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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.08, 1,660.62 and 743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.08, 1,660.62 and 743.08 is: 1,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.08 : 1,660.62 = 743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.08/1,660.62 = 743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.08x = 1,660.62 × 743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.08x = 1,233,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,973.51/1,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.61

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