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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.34, 2,162.74 and 747.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.34, 2,162.74 and 747.29 is: 1,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.34 : 2,162.74 = 747.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.34/2,162.74 = 747.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.34x = 2,162.74 × 747.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.34x = 1,616,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,191.89/1,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.53

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