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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.57, 1,876.22 and 738.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.57, 1,876.22 and 738.57 is: 1,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.57 : 1,876.22 = 738.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.57/1,876.22 = 738.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.57x = 1,876.22 × 738.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.57x = 1,385,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,716.11/1,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.23

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