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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.13, 2,032.29 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.13, 2,032.29 and 738.72 is: 1,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.13 : 2,032.29 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.13/2,032.29 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.13x = 2,032.29 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.13x = 1,501,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,293.27/1,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.86

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