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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.93, 2,037.89 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.93, 2,037.89 and 741.78 is: 1,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.93 : 2,037.89 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.93/2,037.89 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.93x = 2,037.89 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.93x = 1,511,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,667.90/1,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.39

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