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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.24, 1,875.75 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.24, 1,875.75 and 738.24 is: 1,018.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.24 : 1,875.75 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.24/1,875.75 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.24x = 1,875.75 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.24x = 1,384,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,753.68/1,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.77

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