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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.02, 1,869.94 and 734.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.02, 1,869.94 and 734.02 is: 1,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.02 : 1,869.94 = 734.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.02/1,869.94 = 734.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.02x = 1,869.94 × 734.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.02x = 1,372,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,573.36/1,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.95

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