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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.50, 2,028.02 and 735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.50, 2,028.02 and 735.20 is: 1,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.50 : 2,028.02 = 735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.50/2,028.02 = 735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.50x = 2,028.02 × 735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.50x = 1,491,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,000.30/1,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.22

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