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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.08, 2,071.80 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.08, 2,071.80 and 731.46 is: 1,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.08 : 2,071.80 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.08/2,071.80 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.08x = 2,071.80 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.08x = 1,515,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,438.83/1,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.29

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