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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.92, 1,728.72 and 741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.92, 1,728.72 and 741.72 is: 1,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.92 : 1,728.72 = 741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.92/1,728.72 = 741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.92x = 1,728.72 × 741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.92x = 1,282,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,226.20/1,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.19

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