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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.81, 1,747.33 and 732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.81, 1,747.33 and 732.89 is: 1,100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.81 : 1,747.33 = 732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.81/1,747.33 = 732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.81x = 1,747.33 × 732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.81x = 1,280,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,600.68/1,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.35

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