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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.05, 1,720.31 and 734.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.05, 1,720.31 and 734.99 is: 1,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.05 : 1,720.31 = 734.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.05/1,720.31 = 734.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.05x = 1,720.31 × 734.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.05x = 1,264,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,406.97/1,145.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.24

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