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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.14, 1,772.12 and 742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.14, 1,772.12 and 742.70 is: 1,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.14 : 1,772.12 = 742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.14/1,772.12 = 742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.14x = 1,772.12 × 742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.14x = 1,316,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,159.81/1,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.32

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