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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.72, 1,130.46 and 737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.72, 1,130.46 and 737.71 is: 1,017.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.72 : 1,130.46 = 737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.72/1,130.46 = 737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.72x = 1,130.46 × 737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.72x = 833,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,946.05/819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.35

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