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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.14, 1,872.86 and 736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.14, 1,872.86 and 736.14 is: 1,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.14 : 1,872.86 = 736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.14/1,872.86 = 736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.14x = 1,872.86 × 736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.14x = 1,378,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,687.16/1,357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.88

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