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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.77, 1,869.57 and 733.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.77, 1,869.57 and 733.77 is: 1,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.77 : 1,869.57 = 733.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.77/1,869.57 = 733.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.77x = 1,869.57 × 733.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.77x = 1,371,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,834.38/1,354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.60

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