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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.69, 1,872.24 and 735.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.69, 1,872.24 and 735.69 is: 1,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.69 : 1,872.24 = 735.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.69/1,872.24 = 735.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.69x = 1,872.24 × 735.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.69x = 1,377,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,388.25/1,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.26

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