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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.60, 1,676.50 and 736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.60, 1,676.50 and 736.60 is: 1,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.60 : 1,676.50 = 736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.60/1,676.50 = 736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.60x = 1,676.50 × 736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.60x = 1,234,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,909.90/1,120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.01

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