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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.16, 2,027.30 and 734.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.16, 2,027.30 and 734.12 is: 1,101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.16 : 2,027.30 = 734.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.16/2,027.30 = 734.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.16x = 2,027.30 × 734.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.16x = 1,488,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,267.67/1,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.48

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