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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.72, 1,689.44 and 735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.72, 1,689.44 and 735.62 is: 1,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.72 : 1,689.44 = 735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.72/1,689.44 = 735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.72x = 1,689.44 × 735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.72x = 1,242,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,773.73/1,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.98

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