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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.70, 1,626.63 and 742.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.70, 1,626.63 and 742.02 is: 1,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.70 : 1,626.63 = 742.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.70/1,626.63 = 742.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.70x = 1,626.63 × 742.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.70x = 1,206,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,991.99/1,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.72

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