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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.96, 1,579.36 and 746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.96, 1,579.36 and 746.72 is: 1,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.96 : 1,579.36 = 746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.96/1,579.36 = 746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.96x = 1,579.36 × 746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.96x = 1,179,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,339.70/1,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.03

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