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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.68, 2,077.62 and 735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.68, 2,077.62 and 735.25 is: 1,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.68 : 2,077.62 = 735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.68/2,077.62 = 735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.68x = 2,077.62 × 735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.68x = 1,527,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,570.11/1,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.19

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