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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.80, 1,448.98 and 736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.80, 1,448.98 and 736.48 is: 1,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.80 : 1,448.98 = 736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.80/1,448.98 = 736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.80x = 1,448.98 × 736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.80x = 1,067,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,144.79/1,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.59

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