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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.07, 1,875.51 and 738.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.07, 1,875.51 and 738.07 is: 1,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.07 : 1,875.51 = 738.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.07/1,875.51 = 738.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.07x = 1,875.51 × 738.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.07x = 1,384,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,257.67/1,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.53

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