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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.07, 1,869.99 and 734.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.07, 1,869.99 and 734.07 is: 1,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.07 : 1,869.99 = 734.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.07/1,869.99 = 734.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.07x = 1,869.99 × 734.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.07x = 1,372,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,703.56/1,355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.01

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