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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.04, 2,076 and 734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.04, 2,076 and 734.32 is: 1,102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.04 : 2,076 = 734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.04/2,076 = 734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.04x = 2,076 × 734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.04x = 1,524,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,448.32/1,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.24

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