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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.34, 1,875.84 and 738.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.34, 1,875.84 and 738.34 is: 1,018.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.34 : 1,875.84 = 738.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.34/1,875.84 = 738.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.34x = 1,875.84 × 738.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.34x = 1,385,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,007.71/1,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.88

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