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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.39, 2,027.18 and 734.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.39, 2,027.18 and 734.78 is: 1,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.39 : 2,027.18 = 734.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.39/2,027.18 = 734.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.39x = 2,027.18 × 734.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.39x = 1,489,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,517.51/1,352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.40

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