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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.76, 1,496.88 and 735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.76, 1,496.88 and 735.84 is: 1,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.76 : 1,496.88 = 735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.76/1,496.88 = 735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.76x = 1,496.88 × 735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.76x = 1,101,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,464.18/1,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.46

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