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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.42, 1,534.40 and 738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.42, 1,534.40 and 738.91 is: 1,020.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.42 : 1,534.40 = 738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.42/1,534.40 = 738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.42x = 1,534.40 × 738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.42x = 1,133,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,783.50/1,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.12

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