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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.67, 1,674.33 and 731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.67, 1,674.33 and 731.75 is: 1,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.67 : 1,674.33 = 731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.67/1,674.33 = 731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.67x = 1,674.33 × 731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.67x = 1,225,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,187.32/1,117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.20

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