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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.29, 1,875.83 and 738.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.29, 1,875.83 and 738.29 is: 1,018.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.29 : 1,875.83 = 738.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.29/1,875.83 = 738.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.29x = 1,875.83 × 738.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.29x = 1,384,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,907.53/1,359.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.84

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