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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.21, 1,744.80 and 730.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.21, 1,744.80 and 730.67 is: 1,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.21 : 1,744.80 = 730.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.21/1,744.80 = 730.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.21x = 1,744.80 × 730.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.21x = 1,274,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,873.02/1,163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.00

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