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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.84, 1,742.77 and 729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.84, 1,742.77 and 729.30 is: 1,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.84 : 1,742.77 = 729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.84/1,742.77 = 729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.84x = 1,742.77 × 729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.84x = 1,271,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,005.51/1,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.96

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