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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.08, 1,713.58 and 732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.08, 1,713.58 and 732.32 is: 1,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.08 : 1,713.58 = 732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.08/1,713.58 = 732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.08x = 1,713.58 × 732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.08x = 1,254,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,888.91/1,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.81

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