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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.30, 1,625.99 and 737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.30, 1,625.99 and 737.82 is: 1,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.30 : 1,625.99 = 737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.30/1,625.99 = 737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.30x = 1,625.99 × 737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.30x = 1,199,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,684.25/1,084.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.42

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