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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.30, 1,723.71 and 737.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.30, 1,723.71 and 737.26 is: 1,107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.30 : 1,723.71 = 737.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.30/1,723.71 = 737.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.30x = 1,723.71 × 737.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.30x = 1,270,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,822.43/1,147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.66

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