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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.48, 1,593.38 and 738.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.48, 1,593.38 and 738.86 is: 1,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.48 : 1,593.38 = 738.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.48/1,593.38 = 738.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.48x = 1,593.38 × 738.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.48x = 1,177,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,284.75/1,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.97

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