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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.99, 1,624.58 and 728.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.99, 1,624.58 and 728.98 is: 1,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.99 : 1,624.58 = 728.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.99/1,624.58 = 728.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.99x = 1,624.58 × 728.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.99x = 1,184,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,286.33/1,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.20

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