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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.46, 1,605.08 and 743.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.46, 1,605.08 and 743.72 is: 1,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.46 : 1,605.08 = 743.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.46/1,605.08 = 743.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.46x = 1,605.08 × 743.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.46x = 1,193,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,730.10/1,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.02

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