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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.98, 2,030.02 and 737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.98, 2,030.02 and 737.98 is: 1,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.98 : 2,030.02 = 737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.98/2,030.02 = 737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.98x = 2,030.02 × 737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.98x = 1,498,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,114.16/1,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.45

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