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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.19, 1,868.79 and 733.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.19, 1,868.79 and 733.19 is: 1,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.19 : 1,868.79 = 733.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.19/1,868.79 = 733.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.19x = 1,868.79 × 733.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.19x = 1,370,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,178.14/1,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.81

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