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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.63, 1,881.88 and 734.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.63, 1,881.88 and 734.00 is: 1,101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.63 : 1,881.88 = 734.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.63/1,881.88 = 734.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.63x = 1,881.88 × 734.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.63x = 1,381,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,297.05/1,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.84

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