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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.02, 1,541.48 and 734.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.02, 1,541.48 and 734.80 is: 1,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.02 : 1,541.48 = 734.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.02/1,541.48 = 734.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.02x = 1,541.48 × 734.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.02x = 1,132,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,679.50/1,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.88

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