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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.46, 1,626.54 and 732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.46, 1,626.54 and 732.76 is: 1,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.46 : 1,626.54 = 732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.46/1,626.54 = 732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.46x = 1,626.54 × 732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.46x = 1,191,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,863.45/1,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.03

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