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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.92, 1,697.64 and 744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.92, 1,697.64 and 744.36 is: 1,114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.92 : 1,697.64 = 744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.92/1,697.64 = 744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.92x = 1,697.64 × 744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.92x = 1,263,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,655.31/1,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.41

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