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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.29, 1,698.42 and 744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.29, 1,698.42 and 744.73 is: 1,117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.29 : 1,698.42 = 744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.29/1,698.42 = 744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.29x = 1,698.42 × 744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.29x = 1,264,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,864.33/1,132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.09

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