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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.48, 2,080.34 and 737.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.48, 2,080.34 and 737.27 is: 1,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.48 : 2,080.34 = 737.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.48/2,080.34 = 737.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.48x = 2,080.34 × 737.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.48x = 1,533,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,758.18/1,386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.22

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