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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.36, 1,656.81 and 739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.36, 1,656.81 and 739.66 is: 1,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.36 : 1,656.81 = 739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.36/1,656.81 = 739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.36x = 1,656.81 × 739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.36x = 1,225,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,476.08/1,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.67

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