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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.81, 1,872.37 and 735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.81, 1,872.37 and 735.81 is: 1,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.81 : 1,872.37 = 735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.81/1,872.37 = 735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.81x = 1,872.37 × 735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.81x = 1,377,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,708.57/1,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.40

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