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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.54, 1,696.66 and 740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.54, 1,696.66 and 740.44 is: 1,111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.54 : 1,696.66 = 740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.54/1,696.66 = 740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.54x = 1,696.66 × 740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.54x = 1,256,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,274.93/1,130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.22

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