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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356, 1,871.28 and 735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356, 1,871.28 and 735 is: 1,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356 : 1,871.28 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356/1,871.28 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356x = 1,871.28 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356x = 1,375,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,390.80/1,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.30

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