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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.53, 1,620.59 and 733.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.53, 1,620.59 and 733.64 is: 1,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.53 : 1,620.59 = 733.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.53/1,620.59 = 733.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.53x = 1,620.59 × 733.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.53x = 1,188,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,917.88/1,081.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.29

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