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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.26, 1,719.12 and 734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.26, 1,719.12 and 734.19 is: 1,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.26 : 1,719.12 = 734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.26/1,719.12 = 734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.26x = 1,719.12 × 734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.26x = 1,262,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,160.71/1,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.04

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