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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.84, 2,073.65 and 733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.84, 2,073.65 and 733.42 is: 1,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.84 : 2,073.65 = 733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.84/2,073.65 = 733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.84x = 2,073.65 × 733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.84x = 1,520,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,852.72/1,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.81

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