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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.63, 1,866.63 and 731.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.63, 1,866.63 and 731.63 is: 1,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.63 : 1,866.63 = 731.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.63/1,866.63 = 731.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.63x = 1,866.63 × 731.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.63x = 1,365,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,673.17/1,352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.65

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