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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.80, 2,077.32 and 736.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.80, 2,077.32 and 736.88 is: 1,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.80 : 2,077.32 = 736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.80/2,077.32 = 736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.80x = 2,077.32 × 736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.80x = 1,530,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,735.56/1,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.59

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