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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.63, 1,872.14 and 735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.63, 1,872.14 and 735.63 is: 1,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.63 : 1,872.14 = 735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.63/1,872.14 = 735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.63x = 1,872.14 × 735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.63x = 1,377,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,202.35/1,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.16

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