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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.27, 1,870.26 and 734.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.27, 1,870.26 and 734.27 is: 1,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.27 : 1,870.26 = 734.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.27/1,870.26 = 734.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.27x = 1,870.26 × 734.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.27x = 1,373,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,276.29/1,355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.29

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