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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.85, 1,979.97 and 734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.85, 1,979.97 and 734.40 is: 1,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.85 : 1,979.97 = 734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.85/1,979.97 = 734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.85x = 1,979.97 × 734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.85x = 1,454,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,089.97/1,319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.71

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