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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358, 1,874.04 and 737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358, 1,874.04 and 737 is: 1,017.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358 : 1,874.04 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358/1,874.04 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358x = 1,874.04 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358x = 1,381,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,167.48/1,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.06

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