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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.39, 1,864.92 and 730.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.39, 1,864.92 and 730.39 is: 1,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.39 : 1,864.92 = 730.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.39/1,864.92 = 730.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.39x = 1,864.92 × 730.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.39x = 1,362,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,118.92/1,351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.94

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