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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.46, 1,720.04 and 736.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.46, 1,720.04 and 736.70 is: 1,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.46 : 1,720.04 = 736.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.46/1,720.04 = 736.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.46x = 1,720.04 × 736.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.46x = 1,267,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,141.18/1,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.38

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