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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.48, 1,656.70 and 758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.48, 1,656.70 and 758.68 is: 1,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.48 : 1,656.70 = 758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.48/1,656.70 = 758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.48x = 1,656.70 × 758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.48x = 1,256,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,905.16/1,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.01

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