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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.34, 1,705.46 and 726.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.34, 1,705.46 and 726.94 is: 1,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.34 : 1,705.46 = 726.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.34/1,705.46 = 726.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.34x = 1,705.46 × 726.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.34x = 1,239,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,758.57/1,137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.06

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