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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.65, 1,622.67 and 735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.65, 1,622.67 and 735.78 is: 1,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.65 : 1,622.67 = 735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.65/1,622.67 = 735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.65x = 1,622.67 × 735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.65x = 1,193,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,928.13/1,081.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.80

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