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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.94, 1,530.97 and 736.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.94, 1,530.97 and 736.42 is: 1,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.94 : 1,530.97 = 736.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.94/1,530.97 = 736.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.94x = 1,530.97 × 736.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.94x = 1,127,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,436.93/1,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.68

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