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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.63, 1,863.92 and 736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.63, 1,863.92 and 736.76 is: 1,016.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.63 : 1,863.92 = 736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.63/1,863.92 = 736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.63x = 1,863.92 × 736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.63x = 1,373,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,248.70/1,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.75

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