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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.22, 1,872.96 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.22, 1,872.96 and 736.22 is: 1,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.22 : 1,872.96 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.22/1,872.96 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.22x = 1,872.96 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.22x = 1,378,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,910.61/1,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.98

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