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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.61, 1,869.35 and 733.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.61, 1,869.35 and 733.61 is: 1,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.61 : 1,869.35 = 733.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.61/1,869.35 = 733.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.61x = 1,869.35 × 733.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.61x = 1,371,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,360.84/1,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.37

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