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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.52, 1,670.40 and 724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.52, 1,670.40 and 724.92 is: 1,085.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.52 : 1,670.40 = 724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.52/1,670.40 = 724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.52x = 1,670.40 × 724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.52x = 1,210,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,906.37/1,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.51

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