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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.83, 1,688.45 and 735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.83, 1,688.45 and 735.62 is: 1,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.83 : 1,688.45 = 735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.83/1,688.45 = 735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.83x = 1,688.45 × 735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.83x = 1,242,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,045.47/1,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.21

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