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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.52, 1,562.81 and 734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.52, 1,562.81 and 734.50 is: 1,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.52 : 1,562.81 = 734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.52/1,562.81 = 734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.52x = 1,562.81 × 734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.52x = 1,147,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,876.13/1,133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.67

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