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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.99, 1,717.87 and 730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.99, 1,717.87 and 730.52 is: 1,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.99 : 1,717.87 = 730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.99/1,717.87 = 730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.99x = 1,717.87 × 730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.99x = 1,254,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,938.39/1,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.11

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