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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.24, 2,078.63 and 735.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.24, 2,078.63 and 735.95 is: 1,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.24 : 2,078.63 = 735.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.24/2,078.63 = 735.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.24x = 2,078.63 × 735.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.24x = 1,529,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,772.03/1,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.34

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