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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.92, 1,720.32 and 736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.92, 1,720.32 and 736.84 is: 1,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.92 : 1,720.32 = 736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.92/1,720.32 = 736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.92x = 1,720.32 × 736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.92x = 1,267,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,600.59/1,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.26

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