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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.36, 1,615.92 and 731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.36, 1,615.92 and 731.24 is: 1,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.36 : 1,615.92 = 731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.36/1,615.92 = 731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.36x = 1,615.92 × 731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.36x = 1,181,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,625.34/1,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.80

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