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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.04, 1,968.32 and 735.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.04, 1,968.32 and 735.50 is: 1,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.04 : 1,968.32 = 735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.04/1,968.32 = 735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.04x = 1,968.32 × 735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.04x = 1,447,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,699.36/1,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.56

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