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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.76, 1,716.87 and 732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.76, 1,716.87 and 732.69 is: 1,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.76 : 1,716.87 = 732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.76/1,716.87 = 732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.76x = 1,716.87 × 732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.76x = 1,257,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,933.48/1,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.79

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