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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.26, 1,739.16 and 749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.26, 1,739.16 and 749.68 is: 1,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.26 : 1,739.16 = 749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.26/1,739.16 = 749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.26x = 1,739.16 × 749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.26x = 1,303,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,813.47/1,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.73

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