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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.19, 1,871.55 and 735.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.19, 1,871.55 and 735.19 is: 1,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.19 : 1,871.55 = 735.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.19/1,871.55 = 735.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.19x = 1,871.55 × 735.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.19x = 1,375,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,940.17/1,356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.56

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