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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.79, 1,764.90 and 743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.79, 1,764.90 and 743.25 is: 1,115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.79 : 1,764.90 = 743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.79/1,764.90 = 743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.79x = 1,764.90 × 743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.79x = 1,311,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,761.93/1,175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.64

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