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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.56, 1,663.41 and 738.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.56, 1,663.41 and 738.62 is: 1,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.56 : 1,663.41 = 738.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.56/1,663.41 = 738.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.56x = 1,663.41 × 738.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.56x = 1,228,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,632.05/1,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.31

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