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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.76, 2,076.48 and 733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.76, 2,076.48 and 733.28 is: 1,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.76 : 2,076.48 = 733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.76/2,076.48 = 733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.76x = 2,076.48 × 733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.76x = 1,522,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,641.25/1,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.96

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