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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.38, 1,755.24 and 736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.38, 1,755.24 and 736.84 is: 1,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.38 : 1,755.24 = 736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.38/1,755.24 = 736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.38x = 1,755.24 × 736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.38x = 1,293,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,331.04/1,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.00

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