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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.53, 1,652.33 and 737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.53, 1,652.33 and 737.03 is: 1,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.53 : 1,652.33 = 737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.53/1,652.33 = 737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.53x = 1,652.33 × 737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.53x = 1,217,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,822.75/1,101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.57

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