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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.58, 1,744.82 and 724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.58, 1,744.82 and 724.82 is: 1,086.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.58 : 1,744.82 = 724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.58/1,744.82 = 724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.58x = 1,744.82 × 724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.58x = 1,264,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,680.43/1,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.89

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