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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.90, 1,785.74 and 734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.90, 1,785.74 and 734.54 is: 1,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.90 : 1,785.74 = 734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.90/1,785.74 = 734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.90x = 1,785.74 × 734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.90x = 1,311,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,701.99/1,293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.76

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