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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.45, 1,706 and 729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.45, 1,706 and 729.44 is: 1,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.45 : 1,706 = 729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.45/1,706 = 729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.45x = 1,706 × 729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.45x = 1,244,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,424.64/1,137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.05

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