Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,112.14 and 737
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,112.14 and 737 is: 1,105.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741.32 : 1,112.14 = 737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741.32/1,112.14 = 737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741.32x = 1,112.14 × 737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741.32x = 819,647.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,647.18/741.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105.66
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