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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.17, 1,967.45 and 735.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.17, 1,967.45 and 735.45 is: 1,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.17 : 1,967.45 = 735.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.17/1,967.45 = 735.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.17x = 1,967.45 × 735.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.17x = 1,446,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,957.43/1,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.72

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