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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.48, 1,758.19 and 734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.48, 1,758.19 and 734.86 is: 1,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.48 : 1,758.19 = 734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.48/1,758.19 = 734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.48x = 1,758.19 × 734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.48x = 1,292,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,023.50/1,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.02

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