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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.07, 1,874.13 and 737.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.07, 1,874.13 and 737.07 is: 1,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.07 : 1,874.13 = 737.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.07/1,874.13 = 737.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.07x = 1,874.13 × 737.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.07x = 1,381,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,365.00/1,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.15

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