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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.66, 1,963.08 and 735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.66, 1,963.08 and 735.18 is: 1,102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.66 : 1,963.08 = 735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.66/1,963.08 = 735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.66x = 1,963.08 × 735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.66x = 1,443,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,217.15/1,308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.82

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