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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.52, 2,138.74 and 731.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.52, 2,138.74 and 731.77 is: 1,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.52 : 2,138.74 = 731.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.52/2,138.74 = 731.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.52x = 2,138.74 × 731.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.52x = 1,565,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,058.59/1,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.66

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