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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.97, 1,880.31 and 734.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.97, 1,880.31 and 734.09 is: 1,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.97 : 1,880.31 = 734.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.97/1,880.31 = 734.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.97x = 1,880.31 × 734.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.97x = 1,380,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,310.12/1,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.75

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