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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.01, 1,652.97 and 738.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.01, 1,652.97 and 738.29 is: 1,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.01 : 1,652.97 = 738.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.01/1,652.97 = 738.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.01x = 1,652.97 × 738.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.01x = 1,220,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,371.22/1,104.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.40

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