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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.45, 1,517.25 and 738.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.45, 1,517.25 and 738.09 is: 1,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.45 : 1,517.25 = 738.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.45/1,517.25 = 738.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.45x = 1,517.25 × 738.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.45x = 1,119,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,867.05/1,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.19

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