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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.48, 2,078.83 and 736.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.48, 2,078.83 and 736.27 is: 1,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.48 : 2,078.83 = 736.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.48/2,078.83 = 736.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.48x = 2,078.83 × 736.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.48x = 1,530,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,580.16/1,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.73

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