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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.70, 1,123.92 and 740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.70, 1,123.92 and 740.70 is: 1,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.70 : 1,123.92 = 740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.70/1,123.92 = 740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.70x = 1,123.92 × 740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.70x = 832,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,487.54/740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.92

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