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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131, 1,696.50 and 743.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131, 1,696.50 and 743.46 is: 1,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131 : 1,696.50 = 743.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131/1,696.50 = 743.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131x = 1,696.50 × 743.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131x = 1,261,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,279.89/1,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.19

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