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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.29, 2,034.23 and 739.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.29, 2,034.23 and 739.71 is: 1,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.29 : 2,034.23 = 739.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.29/2,034.23 = 739.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.29x = 2,034.23 × 739.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.29x = 1,504,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,736.57/1,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.63

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