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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.25, 1,868.87 and 733.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.25, 1,868.87 and 733.25 is: 1,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.25 : 1,868.87 = 733.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.25/1,868.87 = 733.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.25x = 1,868.87 × 733.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.25x = 1,370,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,345.26/1,354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.89

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