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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.97, 1,865.72 and 730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.97, 1,865.72 and 730.97 is: 1,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.97 : 1,865.72 = 730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.97/1,865.72 = 730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.97x = 1,865.72 × 730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.97x = 1,363,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,784.84/1,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.74

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