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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.58, 1,746.24 and 725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.58, 1,746.24 and 725.49 is: 1,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.58 : 1,746.24 = 725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.58/1,746.24 = 725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.58x = 1,746.24 × 725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.58x = 1,266,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,881.02/1,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.78

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