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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.40, 1,524.32 and 732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.40, 1,524.32 and 732.25 is: 1,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.40 : 1,524.32 = 732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.40/1,524.32 = 732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.40x = 1,524.32 × 732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.40x = 1,116,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,177.53/1,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.75

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