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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.03, 1,657.95 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.03, 1,657.95 and 736.32 is: 1,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.03 : 1,657.95 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.03/1,657.95 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.03x = 1,657.95 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.03x = 1,220,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,781.74/1,105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.75

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