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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.26, 1,870.26 and 734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.26, 1,870.26 and 734.26 is: 1,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.26 : 1,870.26 = 734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.26/1,870.26 = 734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.26x = 1,870.26 × 734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.26x = 1,373,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,257.11/1,355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.28

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