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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.99, 1,690.20 and 729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.99, 1,690.20 and 729.50 is: 1,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.99 : 1,690.20 = 729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.99/1,690.20 = 729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.99x = 1,690.20 × 729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.99x = 1,232,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,992.45/1,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.03

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