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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.91, 1,688.64 and 738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.91, 1,688.64 and 738.36 is: 1,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.91 : 1,688.64 = 738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.91/1,688.64 = 738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.91x = 1,688.64 × 738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.91x = 1,246,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,824.23/1,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.43

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