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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.50, 1,697.25 and 743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.50, 1,697.25 and 743.96 is: 1,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.50 : 1,697.25 = 743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.50/1,697.25 = 743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.50x = 1,697.25 × 743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.50x = 1,262,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,686.11/1,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.94

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