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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.36, 1,743.26 and 700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.36, 1,743.26 and 700.27 is: 1,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.36 : 1,743.26 = 700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.36/1,743.26 = 700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.36x = 1,743.26 × 700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.36x = 1,220,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,744.82/1,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.13

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