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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.96, 1,736.12 and 746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.96, 1,736.12 and 746.66 is: 1,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.96 : 1,736.12 = 746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.96/1,736.12 = 746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.96x = 1,736.12 × 746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.96x = 1,296,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,291.36/1,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.50

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