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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.28, 1,659.15 and 743.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.28, 1,659.15 and 743.27 is: 1,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.28 : 1,659.15 = 743.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.28/1,659.15 = 743.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.28x = 1,659.15 × 743.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.28x = 1,233,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,188.12/1,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.72

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