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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.53, 1,876.16 and 738.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.53, 1,876.16 and 738.53 is: 1,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.53 : 1,876.16 = 738.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.53/1,876.16 = 738.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.53x = 1,876.16 × 738.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.53x = 1,385,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,600.44/1,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.18

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