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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.35, 1,874.51 and 737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.35, 1,874.51 and 737.35 is: 1,017.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.35 : 1,874.51 = 737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.35/1,874.51 = 737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.35x = 1,874.51 × 737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.35x = 1,382,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,167.11/1,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.54

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