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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.73, 1,613.46 and 749.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.73, 1,613.46 and 749.91 is: 1,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.73 : 1,613.46 = 749.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.73/1,613.46 = 749.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.73x = 1,613.46 × 749.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.73x = 1,209,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,949.79/1,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.38

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