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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.03, 1,875.44 and 738.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.03, 1,875.44 and 738.03 is: 1,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.03 : 1,875.44 = 738.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.03/1,875.44 = 738.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.03x = 1,875.44 × 738.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.03x = 1,384,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,127.29/1,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.47

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