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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.43, 2,027.81 and 733.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.43, 2,027.81 and 733.59 is: 1,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.43 : 2,027.81 = 733.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.43/2,027.81 = 733.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.43x = 2,027.81 × 733.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.43x = 1,487,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,577.47/1,349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.37

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