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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.29, 1,744.16 and 676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.29, 1,744.16 and 676.31 is: 1,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.29 : 1,744.16 = 676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.29/1,744.16 = 676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.29x = 1,744.16 × 676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.29x = 1,179,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,593.83/1,164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.14

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