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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.39, 1,875.93 and 738.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.39, 1,875.93 and 738.39 is: 1,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.39 : 1,875.93 = 738.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.39/1,875.93 = 738.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.39x = 1,875.93 × 738.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.39x = 1,385,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,167.95/1,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.96

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