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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.64, 1,696.14 and 720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.64, 1,696.14 and 720.56 is: 1,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.64 : 1,696.14 = 720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.64/1,696.14 = 720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.64x = 1,696.14 × 720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.64x = 1,222,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,170.64/1,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.05

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