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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.58, 2,020.79 and 730.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.58, 2,020.79 and 730.38 is: 1,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.58 : 2,020.79 = 730.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.58/2,020.79 = 730.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.58x = 2,020.79 × 730.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.58x = 1,475,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,940.95/1,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.63

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