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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.14, 1,700.58 and 734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.14, 1,700.58 and 734.62 is: 1,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.14 : 1,700.58 = 734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.14/1,700.58 = 734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.14x = 1,700.58 × 734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.14x = 1,249,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,280.08/1,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.91

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