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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.24, 1,924.17 and 735.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.24, 1,924.17 and 735.49 is: 1,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.24 : 1,924.17 = 735.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.24/1,924.17 = 735.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.24x = 1,924.17 × 735.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.24x = 1,415,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,207.79/1,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.70

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