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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.84, 1,624.02 and 738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.84, 1,624.02 and 738.52 is: 1,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.84 : 1,624.02 = 738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.84/1,624.02 = 738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.84x = 1,624.02 × 738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.84x = 1,199,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,371.25/1,084.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.57

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