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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.46, 1,530.27 and 736.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.46, 1,530.27 and 736.23 is: 1,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.46 : 1,530.27 = 736.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.46/1,530.27 = 736.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.46x = 1,530.27 × 736.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.46x = 1,126,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,630.68/1,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.48

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