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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.12, 2,043.36 and 738.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.12, 2,043.36 and 738.63 is: 1,107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.12 : 2,043.36 = 738.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.12/2,043.36 = 738.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.12x = 2,043.36 × 738.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.12x = 1,509,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,280.06/1,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.23

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