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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.37, 1,695.57 and 742.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.37, 1,695.57 and 742.83 is: 1,114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.37 : 1,695.57 = 742.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.37/1,695.57 = 742.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.37x = 1,695.57 × 742.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.37x = 1,259,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,520.26/1,130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.25

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