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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.68, 1,530.62 and 736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.68, 1,530.62 and 736.17 is: 1,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.68 : 1,530.62 = 736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.68/1,530.62 = 736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.68x = 1,530.62 × 736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.68x = 1,126,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,792.84/1,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.34

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