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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.88, 1,869.73 and 733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.88, 1,869.73 and 733.88 is: 1,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.88 : 1,869.73 = 733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.88/1,869.73 = 733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.88x = 1,869.73 × 733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.88x = 1,372,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,148.10/1,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.75

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