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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.04, 1,969.82 and 736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.04, 1,969.82 and 736.50 is: 1,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.04 : 1,969.82 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.04/1,969.82 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.04x = 1,969.82 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.04x = 1,450,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,772.43/1,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.05

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