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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.58, 1,837.51 and 734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.58, 1,837.51 and 734.06 is: 1,012.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.58 : 1,837.51 = 734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.58/1,837.51 = 734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.58x = 1,837.51 × 734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.58x = 1,348,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,842.59/1,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.96

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