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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.91, 2,079.68 and 736.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.91, 2,079.68 and 736.70 is: 1,105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.91 : 2,079.68 = 736.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.91/2,079.68 = 736.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.91x = 2,079.68 × 736.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.91x = 1,532,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,086.17/1,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.47

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