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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.63, 2,091.79 and 736.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.63, 2,091.79 and 736.25 is: 1,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.63 : 2,091.79 = 736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.63/2,091.79 = 736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.63x = 2,091.79 × 736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.63x = 1,540,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,070.85/1,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.29

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