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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.40, 1,625.04 and 736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.40, 1,625.04 and 736.80 is: 1,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.40 : 1,625.04 = 736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.40/1,625.04 = 736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.40x = 1,625.04 × 736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.40x = 1,197,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,329.47/1,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.18

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