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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.70, 1,125.44 and 741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.70, 1,125.44 and 741.70 is: 1,125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.70 : 1,125.44 = 741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.70/1,125.44 = 741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.70x = 1,125.44 × 741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.70x = 834,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,738.85/741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.44

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