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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.03, 1,872.71 and 736.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.03, 1,872.71 and 736.03 is: 1,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.03 : 1,872.71 = 736.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.03/1,872.71 = 736.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.03x = 1,872.71 × 736.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.03x = 1,378,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,372.16/1,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.73

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