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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.93, 1,523.93 and 731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.93, 1,523.93 and 731.75 is: 1,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.93 : 1,523.93 = 731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.93/1,523.93 = 731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.93x = 1,523.93 × 731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.93x = 1,115,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,124.50/1,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.23

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