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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.12, 1,648.92 and 734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.12, 1,648.92 and 734.88 is: 1,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.12 : 1,648.92 = 734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.12/1,648.92 = 734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.12x = 1,648.92 × 734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.12x = 1,211,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,758.33/1,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.48

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