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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.71, 1,525.95 and 732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.71, 1,525.95 and 732.44 is: 1,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.71 : 1,525.95 = 732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.71/1,525.95 = 732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.71x = 1,525.95 × 732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.71x = 1,117,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,659.19/1,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.81

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