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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.07, 1,871.37 and 735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.07, 1,871.37 and 735.07 is: 1,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.07 : 1,871.37 = 735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.07/1,871.37 = 735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.07x = 1,871.37 × 735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.07x = 1,375,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,580.43/1,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.39

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