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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.71, 1,924.05 and 734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.71, 1,924.05 and 734.50 is: 1,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.71 : 1,924.05 = 734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.71/1,924.05 = 734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.71x = 1,924.05 × 734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.71x = 1,413,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,214.73/1,282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.74

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