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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.08, 1,530.60 and 735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.08, 1,530.60 and 735.40 is: 1,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.08 : 1,530.60 = 735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.08/1,530.60 = 735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.08x = 1,530.60 × 735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.08x = 1,125,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,603.24/1,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.90

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