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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.86, 1,685.95 and 735.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.86, 1,685.95 and 735.05 is: 1,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.86 : 1,685.95 = 735.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.86/1,685.95 = 735.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.86x = 1,685.95 × 735.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.86x = 1,239,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,253.87/1,124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.70

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