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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.48, 2,027.16 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.48, 2,027.16 and 736.44 is: 1,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.48 : 2,027.16 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.48/2,027.16 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.48x = 2,027.16 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.48x = 1,492,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,881.71/1,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.63

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