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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.71, 1,698.84 and 742.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.71, 1,698.84 and 742.11 is: 1,113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.71 : 1,698.84 = 742.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.71/1,698.84 = 742.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.71x = 1,698.84 × 742.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.71x = 1,260,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,726.15/1,132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.02

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