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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.82, 1,876.56 and 738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.82, 1,876.56 and 738.82 is: 1,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.82 : 1,876.56 = 738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.82/1,876.56 = 738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.82x = 1,876.56 × 738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.82x = 1,386,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,440.06/1,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.58

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