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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.13, 1,875.59 and 738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.13, 1,875.59 and 738.13 is: 1,018.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.13 : 1,875.59 = 738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.13/1,875.59 = 738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.13x = 1,875.59 × 738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.13x = 1,384,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,421.71/1,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.61

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