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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.58, 1,533.19 and 738.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.58, 1,533.19 and 738.37 is: 1,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.58 : 1,533.19 = 738.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.58/1,533.19 = 738.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.58x = 1,533.19 × 738.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.58x = 1,132,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,061.50/1,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.43

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