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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.14, 1,119.54 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.14, 1,119.54 and 381.23 is: 572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.14 : 1,119.54 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.14/1,119.54 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.14x = 1,119.54 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.14x = 426,802.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,802.23/746.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.01

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