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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.60, 1,786.62 and 734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.60, 1,786.62 and 734.86 is: 1,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.60 : 1,786.62 = 734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.60/1,786.62 = 734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.60x = 1,786.62 × 734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.60x = 1,312,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,915.57/1,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.15

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