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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.74, 1,964.61 and 733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.74, 1,964.61 and 733.02 is: 1,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.74 : 1,964.61 = 733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.74/1,964.61 = 733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.74x = 1,964.61 × 733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.74x = 1,440,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,098.42/1,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.53

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