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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.67, 1,866.69 and 731.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.67, 1,866.69 and 731.67 is: 1,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.67 : 1,866.69 = 731.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.67/1,866.69 = 731.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.67x = 1,866.69 × 731.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.67x = 1,365,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,802.51/1,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.71

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