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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.51, 1,627.44 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.51, 1,627.44 and 738.10 is: 1,107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.51 : 1,627.44 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.51/1,627.44 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.51x = 1,627.44 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.51x = 1,201,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,213.46/1,084.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.61

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