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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.95, 1,872.57 and 735.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.95, 1,872.57 and 735.95 is: 1,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.95 : 1,872.57 = 735.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.95/1,872.57 = 735.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.95x = 1,872.57 × 735.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.95x = 1,378,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,108.53/1,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.60

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