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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.64, 1,532.52 and 734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.64, 1,532.52 and 734.96 is: 1,102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.64 : 1,532.52 = 734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.64/1,532.52 = 734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.64x = 1,532.52 × 734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.64x = 1,126,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,340.90/1,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.48

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