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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.41, 2,079.02 and 736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.41, 2,079.02 and 736.60 is: 1,105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.41 : 2,079.02 = 736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.41/2,079.02 = 736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.41x = 2,079.02 × 736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.41x = 1,531,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,406.13/1,385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.38

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