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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.41, 1,869.08 and 733.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.41, 1,869.08 and 733.41 is: 1,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.41 : 1,869.08 = 733.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.41/1,869.08 = 733.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.41x = 1,869.08 × 733.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.41x = 1,370,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,801.96/1,354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.10

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