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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.66, 1,872.20 and 735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.66, 1,872.20 and 735.66 is: 1,015.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.66 : 1,872.20 = 735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.66/1,872.20 = 735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.66x = 1,872.20 × 735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.66x = 1,377,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,304.49/1,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.22

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