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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.43, 1,729.53 and 742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.43, 1,729.53 and 742.16 is: 1,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.43 : 1,729.53 = 742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.43/1,729.53 = 742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.43x = 1,729.53 × 742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.43x = 1,283,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,579.34/1,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.84

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