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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.68, 1,685.06 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.68, 1,685.06 and 735.08 is: 1,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.68 : 1,685.06 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.68/1,685.06 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.68x = 1,685.06 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.68x = 1,238,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,653.90/1,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.34

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