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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.35, 2,090.46 and 736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.35, 2,090.46 and 736.67 is: 1,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.35 : 2,090.46 = 736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.35/2,090.46 = 736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.35x = 2,090.46 × 736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.35x = 1,539,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,968.72/1,396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.85

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