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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.28, 2,078.19 and 735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.28, 2,078.19 and 735.66 is: 1,103.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.28 : 2,078.19 = 735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.28/2,078.19 = 735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.28x = 2,078.19 × 735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.28x = 1,528,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,841.26/1,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.63

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