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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.08, 1,533.44 and 738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.08, 1,533.44 and 738.92 is: 1,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.08 : 1,533.44 = 738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.08/1,533.44 = 738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.08x = 1,533.44 × 738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.08x = 1,133,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,089.48/1,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.89

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