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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.52, 2,032.40 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.52, 2,032.40 and 738.20 is: 1,107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.52 : 2,032.40 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.52/2,032.40 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.52x = 2,032.40 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.52x = 1,500,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,324.61/1,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.64

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