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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.04, 1,528.94 and 734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.04, 1,528.94 and 734.44 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.04 : 1,528.94 = 734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.04/1,528.94 = 734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.04x = 1,528.94 × 734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.04x = 1,122,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,914.69/1,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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