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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.87, 1,924.36 and 734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.87, 1,924.36 and 734.81 is: 1,102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.87 : 1,924.36 = 734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.87/1,924.36 = 734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.87x = 1,924.36 × 734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.87x = 1,414,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,027.51/1,282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.24

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