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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.46, 1,740.83 and 727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.46, 1,740.83 and 727.65 is: 1,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.46 : 1,740.83 = 727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.46/1,740.83 = 727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.46x = 1,740.83 × 727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.46x = 1,266,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,711.31/1,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.56

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