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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.19, 1,872.93 and 736.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.19, 1,872.93 and 736.19 is: 1,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.19 : 1,872.93 = 736.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.19/1,872.93 = 736.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.19x = 1,872.93 × 736.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.19x = 1,378,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,832.34/1,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.95

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