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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.16, 2,032.65 and 740.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.16, 2,032.65 and 740.22 is: 1,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.16 : 2,032.65 = 740.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.16/2,032.65 = 740.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.16x = 2,032.65 × 740.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.16x = 1,504,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,608.18/1,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.83

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