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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.44, 2,036.15 and 742.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.44, 2,036.15 and 742.35 is: 1,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.44 : 2,036.15 = 742.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.44/2,036.15 = 742.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.44x = 2,036.15 × 742.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.44x = 1,511,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,535.38/1,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.52

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