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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.46, 1,740.33 and 1,049.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.46, 1,740.33 and 1,049.85 is: 1,570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.46 : 1,740.33 = 1,049.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.46/1,740.33 = 1,049.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.46x = 1,740.33 × 1,049.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.46x = 1,827,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,085.45/1,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.39

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