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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.66, 1,697.61 and 739.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.66, 1,697.61 and 739.43 is: 1,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.66 : 1,697.61 = 739.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.66/1,697.61 = 739.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.66x = 1,697.61 × 739.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.66x = 1,255,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,263.76/1,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.20

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