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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.10, 1,868.66 and 733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.10, 1,868.66 and 733.10 is: 1,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.10 : 1,868.66 = 733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.10/1,868.66 = 733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.10x = 1,868.66 × 733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.10x = 1,369,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,901.64/1,354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.67

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