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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.36, 1,523.64 and 755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.36, 1,523.64 and 755.44 is: 1,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.36 : 1,523.64 = 755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.36/1,523.64 = 755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.36x = 1,523.64 × 755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.36x = 1,151,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,018.60/1,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.31

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