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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.96, 1,533.44 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.96, 1,533.44 and 738.24 is: 1,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.96 : 1,533.44 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.96/1,533.44 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.96x = 1,533.44 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.96x = 1,132,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,046.75/1,110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.98

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