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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.69, 1,873.61 and 736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.69, 1,873.61 and 736.69 is: 1,016.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.69 : 1,873.61 = 736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.69/1,873.61 = 736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.69x = 1,873.61 × 736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.69x = 1,380,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,265.07/1,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.63

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