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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.53, 1,851.63 and 734.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.53, 1,851.63 and 734.49 is: 1,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.53 : 1,851.63 = 734.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.53/1,851.63 = 734.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.53x = 1,851.63 × 734.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.53x = 1,360,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,003.72/1,234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.64

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