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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.80, 1,444.80 and 732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.80, 1,444.80 and 732 is: 1,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.80 : 1,444.80 = 732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.80/1,444.80 = 732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.80x = 1,444.80 × 732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.80x = 1,057,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,593.60/1,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.31

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