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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.54, 1,693.66 and 738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.54, 1,693.66 and 738.44 is: 1,108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.54 : 1,693.66 = 738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.54/1,693.66 = 738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.54x = 1,693.66 × 738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.54x = 1,250,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,666.29/1,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.22

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