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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.48, 1,535.32 and 738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.48, 1,535.32 and 738.80 is: 1,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.48 : 1,535.32 = 738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.48/1,535.32 = 738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.48x = 1,535.32 × 738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.48x = 1,134,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,294.42/1,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.61

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