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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.35, 1,718.17 and 734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.35, 1,718.17 and 734.60 is: 1,101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.35 : 1,718.17 = 734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.35/1,718.17 = 734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.35x = 1,718.17 × 734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.35x = 1,262,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,167.68/1,146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.03

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