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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.43, 1,874.67 and 737.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.43, 1,874.67 and 737.43 is: 1,017.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.43 : 1,874.67 = 737.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.43/1,874.67 = 737.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.43x = 1,874.67 × 737.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.43x = 1,382,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,437.90/1,358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.67

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