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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.56, 2,030.44 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.56, 2,030.44 and 738.10 is: 1,106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.56 : 2,030.44 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.56/2,030.44 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.56x = 2,030.44 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.56x = 1,498,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,667.76/1,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.39

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