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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.34, 1,729.32 and 742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.34, 1,729.32 and 742.48 is: 1,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.34 : 1,729.32 = 742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.34/1,729.32 = 742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.34x = 1,729.32 × 742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.34x = 1,283,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,985.51/1,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.24

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