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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.76, 2,036.40 and 742.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.76, 2,036.40 and 742.54 is: 1,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.76 : 2,036.40 = 742.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.76/2,036.40 = 742.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.76x = 2,036.40 × 742.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.76x = 1,512,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,108.46/1,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.04

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