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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.18, 1,702.07 and 724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.18, 1,702.07 and 724.80 is: 1,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.18 : 1,702.07 = 724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.18/1,702.07 = 724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.18x = 1,702.07 × 724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.18x = 1,233,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,660.34/1,135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.75

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