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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.39, 1,699.83 and 721.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.39, 1,699.83 and 721.33 is: 1,083.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.39 : 1,699.83 = 721.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.39/1,699.83 = 721.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.39x = 1,699.83 × 721.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.39x = 1,226,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,138.37/1,131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.75

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