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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.04, 2,031.84 and 738.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.04, 2,031.84 and 738.54 is: 1,107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.04 : 2,031.84 = 738.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.04/2,031.84 = 738.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.04x = 2,031.84 × 738.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.04x = 1,500,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,595.11/1,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.42

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