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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.78, 1,869.60 and 733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.78, 1,869.60 and 733.78 is: 1,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.78 : 1,869.60 = 733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.78/1,869.60 = 733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.78x = 1,869.60 × 733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.78x = 1,371,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,876.05/1,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.62

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