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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.13, 1,870.07 and 734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.13, 1,870.07 and 734.13 is: 1,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.13 : 1,870.07 = 734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.13/1,870.07 = 734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.13x = 1,870.07 × 734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.13x = 1,372,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,874.49/1,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.09

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