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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.70, 1,866.73 and 731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.70, 1,866.73 and 731.70 is: 1,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.70 : 1,866.73 = 731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.70/1,866.73 = 731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.70x = 1,866.73 × 731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.70x = 1,365,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,886.34/1,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.75

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