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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.28, 1,875.82 and 738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.28, 1,875.82 and 738.28 is: 1,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.28 : 1,875.82 = 738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.28/1,875.82 = 738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.28x = 1,875.82 × 738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.28x = 1,384,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,880.39/1,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.83

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