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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.74, 1,967.62 and 735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.74, 1,967.62 and 735.02 is: 1,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.74 : 1,967.62 = 735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.74/1,967.62 = 735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.74x = 1,967.62 × 735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.74x = 1,446,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,240.05/1,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.54

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