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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.48, 1,090.78 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.48, 1,090.78 and 737.48 is: 1,090.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.48 : 1,090.78 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.48/1,090.78 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.48x = 1,090.78 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.48x = 804,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,428.43/737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.78

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