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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.50, 1,742.26 and 729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.50, 1,742.26 and 729.50 is: 1,094.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.50 : 1,742.26 = 729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.50/1,742.26 = 729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.50x = 1,742.26 × 729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.50x = 1,270,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,978.67/1,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.26

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