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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.83, 1,734.21 and 746.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.83, 1,734.21 and 746.07 is: 1,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.83 : 1,734.21 = 746.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.83/1,734.21 = 746.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.83x = 1,734.21 × 746.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.83x = 1,293,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,842.05/1,156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.44

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