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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.60, 2,027.70 and 736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.60, 2,027.70 and 736.38 is: 1,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.60 : 2,027.70 = 736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.60/2,027.70 = 736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.60x = 2,027.70 × 736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.60x = 1,493,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,157.73/1,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.10

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