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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.69, 1,126.44 and 737.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.69, 1,126.44 and 737.49 is: 1,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.69 : 1,126.44 = 737.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.69/1,126.44 = 737.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.69x = 1,126.44 × 737.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.69x = 830,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,738.24/816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.20

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