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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.98, 2,080.80 and 737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.98, 2,080.80 and 737.58 is: 1,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.98 : 2,080.80 = 737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.98/2,080.80 = 737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.98x = 2,080.80 × 737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.98x = 1,534,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,756.46/1,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.55

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