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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.37, 1,874.52 and 737.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.37, 1,874.52 and 737.37 is: 1,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.37 : 1,874.52 = 737.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.37/1,874.52 = 737.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.37x = 1,874.52 × 737.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.37x = 1,382,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,214.81/1,358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.55

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