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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.66, 2,030.40 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.66, 2,030.40 and 738.72 is: 1,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.66 : 2,030.40 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.66/2,030.40 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.66x = 2,030.40 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.66x = 1,499,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,897.09/1,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.58

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