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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.98, 2,079.58 and 736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.98, 2,079.58 and 736.77 is: 1,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.98 : 2,079.58 = 736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.98/2,079.58 = 736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.98x = 2,079.58 × 736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.98x = 1,532,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,172.16/1,385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.48

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