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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.76, 1,831.62 and 734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.76, 1,831.62 and 734.16 is: 1,101.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.76 : 1,831.62 = 734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.76/1,831.62 = 734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.76x = 1,831.62 × 734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.76x = 1,344,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,702.14/1,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.53

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