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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.77, 2,036.33 and 741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.77, 2,036.33 and 741.55 is: 1,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.77 : 2,036.33 = 741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.77/2,036.33 = 741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.77x = 2,036.33 × 741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.77x = 1,510,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,040.51/1,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.33

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