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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.69, 1,725.57 and 737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.69, 1,725.57 and 737.58 is: 1,107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.69 : 1,725.57 = 737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.69/1,725.57 = 737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.69x = 1,725.57 × 737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.69x = 1,272,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,745.92/1,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.03

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