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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.85, 1,654.17 and 738.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.85, 1,654.17 and 738.94 is: 1,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.85 : 1,654.17 = 738.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.85/1,654.17 = 738.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.85x = 1,654.17 × 738.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.85x = 1,222,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,332.38/1,104.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.33

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