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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.57, 2,027.36 and 735.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.57, 2,027.36 and 735.11 is: 1,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.57 : 2,027.36 = 735.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.57/2,027.36 = 735.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.57x = 2,027.36 × 735.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.57x = 1,490,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,331.58/1,351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.67

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