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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.14, 1,923.21 and 734.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.14, 1,923.21 and 734.94 is: 1,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.14 : 1,923.21 = 734.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.14/1,923.21 = 734.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.14x = 1,923.21 × 734.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.14x = 1,413,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,443.96/1,282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.41

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