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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.63, 1,979.09 and 734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.63, 1,979.09 and 734.22 is: 1,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.63 : 1,979.09 = 734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.63/1,979.09 = 734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.63x = 1,979.09 × 734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.63x = 1,453,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,087.46/1,318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.97

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