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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.68, 1,630.38 and 736.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.68, 1,630.38 and 736.88 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.68 : 1,630.38 = 736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.68/1,630.38 = 736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.68x = 1,630.38 × 736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.68x = 1,201,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,394.41/1,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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