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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.23, 1,838.56 and 734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.23, 1,838.56 and 734.73 is: 1,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.23 : 1,838.56 = 734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.23/1,838.56 = 734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.23x = 1,838.56 × 734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.23x = 1,350,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,845.19/1,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.97

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