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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.57, 1,731.86 and 746.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.57, 1,731.86 and 746.33 is: 1,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.57 : 1,731.86 = 746.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.57/1,731.86 = 746.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.57x = 1,731.86 × 746.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.57x = 1,292,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,526.68/1,154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.49

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