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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.62, 1,530.02 and 735.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.62, 1,530.02 and 735.47 is: 1,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.62 : 1,530.02 = 735.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.62/1,530.02 = 735.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.62x = 1,530.02 × 735.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.62x = 1,125,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,283.74/1,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.03

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