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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.27, 1,874.43 and 737.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.27, 1,874.43 and 737.27 is: 1,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.27 : 1,874.43 = 737.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.27/1,874.43 = 737.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.27x = 1,874.43 × 737.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.27x = 1,381,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,953.06/1,358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.44

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