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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.84, 1,672.36 and 746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.84, 1,672.36 and 746.08 is: 1,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.84 : 1,672.36 = 746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.84/1,672.36 = 746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.84x = 1,672.36 × 746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.84x = 1,247,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,714.35/1,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.60

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