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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.96, 1,922.16 and 734.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.96, 1,922.16 and 734.42 is: 1,099.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.96 : 1,922.16 = 734.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.96/1,922.16 = 734.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.96x = 1,922.16 × 734.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.96x = 1,411,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,672.75/1,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.47

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