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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.44, 1,747.13 and 731.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.44, 1,747.13 and 731.47 is: 1,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.44 : 1,747.13 = 731.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.44/1,747.13 = 731.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.44x = 1,747.13 × 731.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.44x = 1,277,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,969.52/1,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.62

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