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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.54, 1,656.76 and 739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.54, 1,656.76 and 739.96 is: 1,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.54 : 1,656.76 = 739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.54/1,656.76 = 739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.54x = 1,656.76 × 739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.54x = 1,225,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,932.91/1,103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.91

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