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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.74, 1,966.11 and 734.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.74, 1,966.11 and 734.02 is: 1,101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.74 : 1,966.11 = 734.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.74/1,966.11 = 734.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.74x = 1,966.11 × 734.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.74x = 1,443,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,164.06/1,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.03

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