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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.68, 1,738.36 and 749.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.68, 1,738.36 and 749.11 is: 1,122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.68 : 1,738.36 = 749.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.68/1,738.36 = 749.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.68x = 1,738.36 × 749.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.68x = 1,302,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,216.64/1,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.91

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