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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.41, 1,864.95 and 730.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.41, 1,864.95 and 730.41 is: 1,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.41 : 1,864.95 = 730.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.41/1,864.95 = 730.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.41x = 1,864.95 × 730.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.41x = 1,362,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,168.40/1,351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.96

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