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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.41, 1,495.55 and 734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.41, 1,495.55 and 734.30 is: 1,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.41 : 1,495.55 = 734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.41/1,495.55 = 734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.41x = 1,495.55 × 734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.41x = 1,098,182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,182.37/1,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.64

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