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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.68, 2,079.12 and 736.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.68, 2,079.12 and 736.25 is: 1,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.68 : 2,079.12 = 736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.68/2,079.12 = 736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.68x = 2,079.12 × 736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.68x = 1,530,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,752.10/1,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.69

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