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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.80, 1,446.22 and 734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.80, 1,446.22 and 734.48 is: 1,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.80 : 1,446.22 = 734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.80/1,446.22 = 734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.80x = 1,446.22 × 734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.80x = 1,062,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,219.67/1,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.83

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