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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.39, 2,032.97 and 740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.39, 2,032.97 and 740.25 is: 1,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.39 : 2,032.97 = 740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.39/2,032.97 = 740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.39x = 2,032.97 × 740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.39x = 1,504,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,902.34/1,356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.49

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