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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.25, 1,838.49 and 734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.25, 1,838.49 and 734.73 is: 1,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.25 : 1,838.49 = 734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.25/1,838.49 = 734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.25x = 1,838.49 × 734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.25x = 1,350,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,793.76/1,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.92

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