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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.42, 1,694.97 and 745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.42, 1,694.97 and 745.50 is: 1,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.42 : 1,694.97 = 745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.42/1,694.97 = 745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.42x = 1,694.97 × 745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.42x = 1,263,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,600.14/1,131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.83

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