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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.46, 1,696.29 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.46, 1,696.29 and 721.28 is: 1,077.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.46 : 1,696.29 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.46/1,696.29 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.46x = 1,696.29 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.46x = 1,223,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,500.05/1,135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.54

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