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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.30, 1,827.56 and 734.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.30, 1,827.56 and 734.43 is: 1,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.30 : 1,827.56 = 734.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.30/1,827.56 = 734.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.30x = 1,827.56 × 734.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.30x = 1,342,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,214.89/1,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.71

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