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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.28, 2,079.69 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.28, 2,079.69 and 736.66 is: 1,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.28 : 2,079.69 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.28/2,079.69 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.28x = 2,079.69 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.28x = 1,532,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,024.44/1,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.13

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