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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.26, 1,875.77 and 738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.26, 1,875.77 and 738.26 is: 1,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.26 : 1,875.77 = 738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.26/1,875.77 = 738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.26x = 1,875.77 × 738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.26x = 1,384,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,805.96/1,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.79

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