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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.49, 1,661.44 and 745.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.49, 1,661.44 and 745.83 is: 1,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.49 : 1,661.44 = 745.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.49/1,661.44 = 745.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.49x = 1,661.44 × 745.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.49x = 1,239,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,151.80/1,107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.88

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