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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.92, 1,531.20 and 737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.92, 1,531.20 and 737.05 is: 1,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.92 : 1,531.20 = 737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.92/1,531.20 = 737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.92x = 1,531.20 × 737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.92x = 1,128,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,570.96/1,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.80

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