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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.41, 1,649.01 and 735.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.41, 1,649.01 and 735.47 is: 1,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.41 : 1,649.01 = 735.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.41/1,649.01 = 735.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.41x = 1,649.01 × 735.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.41x = 1,212,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,797.38/1,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.13

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