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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.85, 1,683.36 and 731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.85, 1,683.36 and 731.73 is: 1,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.85 : 1,683.36 = 731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.85/1,683.36 = 731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.85x = 1,683.36 × 731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.85x = 1,231,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,765.01/1,121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.98

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