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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.27, 1,871.64 and 735.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.27, 1,871.64 and 735.27 is: 1,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.27 : 1,871.64 = 735.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.27/1,871.64 = 735.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.27x = 1,871.64 × 735.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.27x = 1,376,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,160.74/1,356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.67

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