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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.52, 1,711.80 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.52, 1,711.80 and 731.04 is: 1,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.52 : 1,711.80 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.52/1,711.80 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.52x = 1,711.80 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.52x = 1,251,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,394.27/1,142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.29

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