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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.02, 1,785.69 and 734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.02, 1,785.69 and 734.48 is: 1,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.02 : 1,785.69 = 734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.02/1,785.69 = 734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.02x = 1,785.69 × 734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.02x = 1,311,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,553.59/1,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.55

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