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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.16, 1,871.50 and 735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.16, 1,871.50 and 735.16 is: 1,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.16 : 1,871.50 = 735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.16/1,871.50 = 735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.16x = 1,871.50 × 735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.16x = 1,375,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,851.94/1,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.52

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