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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.26, 1,785.61 and 734.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.26, 1,785.61 and 734.41 is: 1,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.26 : 1,785.61 = 734.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.26/1,785.61 = 734.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.26x = 1,785.61 × 734.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.26x = 1,311,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,361.76/1,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.21

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