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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.30, 1,722.18 and 736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.30, 1,722.18 and 736.24 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.30 : 1,722.18 = 736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.30/1,722.18 = 736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.30x = 1,722.18 × 736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.30x = 1,267,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,937.80/1,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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