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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.39, 1,723.15 and 737.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.39, 1,723.15 and 737.43 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.39 : 1,723.15 = 737.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.39/1,723.15 = 737.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.39x = 1,723.15 × 737.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.39x = 1,270,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,702.50/1,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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