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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.68, 1,866.68 and 731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.68, 1,866.68 and 731.68 is: 1,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.68 : 1,866.68 = 731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.68/1,866.68 = 731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.68x = 1,866.68 × 731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.68x = 1,365,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,809.58/1,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.71

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