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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.58, 1,785.08 and 734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.58, 1,785.08 and 734.08 is: 1,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.58 : 1,785.08 = 734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.58/1,785.08 = 734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.58x = 1,785.08 × 734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.58x = 1,310,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,391.53/1,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.00

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