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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.02, 1,543.29 and 737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.02, 1,543.29 and 737.80 is: 1,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.02 : 1,543.29 = 737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.02/1,543.29 = 737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.02x = 1,543.29 × 737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.02x = 1,138,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,639.36/1,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.38

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