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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.44, 1,876.06 and 738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.44, 1,876.06 and 738.44 is: 1,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.44 : 1,876.06 = 738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.44/1,876.06 = 738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.44x = 1,876.06 × 738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.44x = 1,385,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,357.75/1,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.07

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