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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,652.96 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,652.96 and 738.30 is: 1,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,652.96 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,652.96 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,652.96 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 1,220,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,380.37/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.42

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