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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.30, 1,703.73 and 745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.30, 1,703.73 and 745.82 is: 1,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.30 : 1,703.73 = 745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.30/1,703.73 = 745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.30x = 1,703.73 × 745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.30x = 1,270,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,675.91/1,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.26

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