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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,698.03 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,698.03 and 741.33 is: 1,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,698.03 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,698.03 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,698.03 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 1,258,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,800.58/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.57

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