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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.64, 1,662.42 and 743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.64, 1,662.42 and 743.24 is: 1,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.64 : 1,662.42 = 743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.64/1,662.42 = 743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.64x = 1,662.42 × 743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.64x = 1,235,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,577.04/1,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.50

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