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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.68, 1,870.84 and 734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.68, 1,870.84 and 734.68 is: 1,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.68 : 1,870.84 = 734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.68/1,870.84 = 734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.68x = 1,870.84 × 734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.68x = 1,374,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,468.73/1,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.86

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