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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.97, 1,868.48 and 732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.97, 1,868.48 and 732.97 is: 1,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.97 : 1,868.48 = 732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.97/1,868.48 = 732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.97x = 1,868.48 × 732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.97x = 1,369,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,539.79/1,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.50

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