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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.88, 1,865.59 and 730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.88, 1,865.59 and 730.88 is: 1,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.88 : 1,865.59 = 730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.88/1,865.59 = 730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.88x = 1,865.59 × 730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.88x = 1,363,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,522.42/1,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.61

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