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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.58, 1,589.94 and 737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.58, 1,589.94 and 737.18 is: 1,104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.58 : 1,589.94 = 737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.58/1,589.94 = 737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.58x = 1,589.94 × 737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.58x = 1,172,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,064.02/1,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.08

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