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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.81, 1,869.61 and 733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.81, 1,869.61 and 733.81 is: 1,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.81 : 1,869.61 = 733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.81/1,869.61 = 733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.81x = 1,869.61 × 733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.81x = 1,371,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,938.51/1,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.64

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