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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.76, 1,606.82 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.76, 1,606.82 and 744.90 is: 1,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.76 : 1,606.82 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.76/1,606.82 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.76x = 1,606.82 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.76x = 1,196,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,920.22/1,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.61

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