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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.44, 2,126.28 and 734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.44, 2,126.28 and 734 is: 1,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.44 : 2,126.28 = 734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.44/2,126.28 = 734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.44x = 2,126.28 × 734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.44x = 1,560,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,689.52/1,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.51

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