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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.02, 1,871.32 and 735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.02, 1,871.32 and 735.02 is: 1,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.02 : 1,871.32 = 735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.02/1,871.32 = 735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.02x = 1,871.32 × 735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.02x = 1,375,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,457.63/1,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.33

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