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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.48, 1,396.96 and 733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.48, 1,396.96 and 733.74 is: 1,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.48 : 1,396.96 = 733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.48/1,396.96 = 733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.48x = 1,396.96 × 733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.48x = 1,025,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,005.43/1,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.37

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