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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.34, 1,774.35 and 713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.34, 1,774.35 and 713.76 is: 1,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.34 : 1,774.35 = 713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.34/1,774.35 = 713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.34x = 1,774.35 × 713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.34x = 1,266,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,460.06/1,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.05

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