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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.65, 2,079.38 and 736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.65, 2,079.38 and 736.84 is: 1,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.65 : 2,079.38 = 736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.65/2,079.38 = 736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.65x = 2,079.38 × 736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.65x = 1,532,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,170.36/1,385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.74

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