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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.19, 1,875.71 and 738.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.19, 1,875.71 and 738.19 is: 1,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.19 : 1,875.71 = 738.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.19/1,875.71 = 738.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.19x = 1,875.71 × 738.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.19x = 1,384,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,627.52/1,359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.72

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