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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.50, 2,031.71 and 738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.50, 2,031.71 and 738.05 is: 1,107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.50 : 2,031.71 = 738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.50/2,031.71 = 738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.50x = 2,031.71 × 738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.50x = 1,499,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,489.72/1,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.04

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