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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.38, 2,034.72 and 739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.38, 2,034.72 and 739.80 is: 1,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.38 : 2,034.72 = 739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.38/2,034.72 = 739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.38x = 2,034.72 × 739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.38x = 1,505,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,285.86/1,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.96

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