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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.40, 1,606.65 and 744.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.40, 1,606.65 and 744.43 is: 1,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.40 : 1,606.65 = 744.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.40/1,606.65 = 744.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.40x = 1,606.65 × 744.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.40x = 1,196,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,038.46/1,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.17

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