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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.16, 1,924.64 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.16, 1,924.64 and 735.68 is: 1,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.16 : 1,924.64 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.16/1,924.64 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.16x = 1,924.64 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.16x = 1,415,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,915.48/1,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.74

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