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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.37, 1,873.14 and 736.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.37, 1,873.14 and 736.37 is: 1,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.37 : 1,873.14 = 736.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.37/1,873.14 = 736.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.37x = 1,873.14 × 736.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.37x = 1,379,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,314.74/1,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.17

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