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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.85, 1,924.17 and 735.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.85, 1,924.17 and 735.37 is: 1,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.85 : 1,924.17 = 735.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.85/1,924.17 = 735.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.85x = 1,924.17 × 735.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.85x = 1,414,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,970.24/1,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.27

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