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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,593.30 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,593.30 and 737.48 is: 1,106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.66 : 1,593.30 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.66/1,593.30 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.66x = 1,593.30 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.66x = 1,175,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,026.88/1,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.78

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