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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.70, 1,620.63 and 738.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.70, 1,620.63 and 738.02 is: 1,105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.70 : 1,620.63 = 738.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.70/1,620.63 = 738.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.70x = 1,620.63 × 738.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.70x = 1,196,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,057.35/1,081.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.72

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