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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.73, 2,027.54 and 739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.73, 2,027.54 and 739.32 is: 1,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.73 : 2,027.54 = 739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.73/2,027.54 = 739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.73x = 2,027.54 × 739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.73x = 1,498,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,995.12/1,351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.94

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