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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.34, 1,870.37 and 734.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.34, 1,870.37 and 734.34 is: 1,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.34 : 1,870.37 = 734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.34/1,870.37 = 734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.34x = 1,870.37 × 734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.34x = 1,373,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,497.73/1,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.39

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