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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.54, 1,925.31 and 735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.54, 1,925.31 and 735.34 is: 1,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.54 : 1,925.31 = 735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.54/1,925.31 = 735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.54x = 1,925.31 × 735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.54x = 1,415,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,757.46/1,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.01

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