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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.22, 1,696.19 and 740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.22, 1,696.19 and 740.12 is: 1,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.22 : 1,696.19 = 740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.22/1,696.19 = 740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.22x = 1,696.19 × 740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.22x = 1,255,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,371.96/1,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.73

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