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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.48, 1,579.92 and 730.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.48, 1,579.92 and 730.72 is: 1,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.48 : 1,579.92 = 730.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.48/1,579.92 = 730.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.48x = 1,579.92 × 730.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.48x = 1,154,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,479.14/1,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.74

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