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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.76, 1,493.16 and 732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.76, 1,493.16 and 732.44 is: 1,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.76 : 1,493.16 = 732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.76/1,493.16 = 732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.76x = 1,493.16 × 732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.76x = 1,093,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,650.11/1,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.99

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