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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.77, 1,531.56 and 736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.77, 1,531.56 and 736.12 is: 1,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.77 : 1,531.56 = 736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.77/1,531.56 = 736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.77x = 1,531.56 × 736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.77x = 1,127,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,411.95/1,109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.90

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