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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.18, 1,104.46 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.18, 1,104.46 and 274.09 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.18 : 1,104.46 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.18/1,104.46 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.18x = 1,104.46 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.18x = 302,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,721.44/736.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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