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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.10, 1,872.78 and 736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.10, 1,872.78 and 736.10 is: 1,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.10 : 1,872.78 = 736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.10/1,872.78 = 736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.10x = 1,872.78 × 736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.10x = 1,378,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,553.36/1,357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.81

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