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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.69, 1,726.72 and 741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.69, 1,726.72 and 741.02 is: 1,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.69 : 1,726.72 = 741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.69/1,726.72 = 741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.69x = 1,726.72 × 741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.69x = 1,279,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,523.57/1,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.00

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