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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.60, 2,036.36 and 741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.60, 2,036.36 and 741.16 is: 1,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.60 : 2,036.36 = 741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.60/2,036.36 = 741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.60x = 2,036.36 × 741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.60x = 1,509,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,268.58/1,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.72

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