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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.54, 2,034.60 and 739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.54, 2,034.60 and 739.96 is: 1,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.54 : 2,034.60 = 739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.54/2,034.60 = 739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.54x = 2,034.60 × 739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.54x = 1,505,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,522.62/1,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.01

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