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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.63, 1,870.76 and 734.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.63, 1,870.76 and 734.63 is: 1,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.63 : 1,870.76 = 734.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.63/1,870.76 = 734.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.63x = 1,870.76 × 734.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.63x = 1,374,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,308.90/1,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.78

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