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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.62, 2,027.54 and 736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.62, 2,027.54 and 736.16 is: 1,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.62 : 2,027.54 = 736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.62/2,027.54 = 736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.62x = 2,027.54 × 736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.62x = 1,492,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,587.63/1,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.48

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