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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.54, 2,033.10 and 738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.54, 2,033.10 and 738.96 is: 1,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.54 : 2,033.10 = 738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.54/2,033.10 = 738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.54x = 2,033.10 × 738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.54x = 1,502,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,379.58/1,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.51

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