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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.42, 1,533.02 and 737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.42, 1,533.02 and 737.91 is: 1,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.42 : 1,533.02 = 737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.42/1,533.02 = 737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.42x = 1,533.02 × 737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.42x = 1,131,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,227.10/1,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.74

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