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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.02, 1,651.50 and 738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.02, 1,651.50 and 738.14 is: 1,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.02 : 1,651.50 = 738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.02/1,651.50 = 738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.02x = 1,651.50 × 738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.02x = 1,219,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,038.21/1,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.19

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