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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.38, 1,870.42 and 734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.38, 1,870.42 and 734.38 is: 1,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.38 : 1,870.42 = 734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.38/1,870.42 = 734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.38x = 1,870.42 × 734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.38x = 1,373,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,599.04/1,355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.44

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