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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.08, 2,256.28 and 734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.08, 2,256.28 and 734 is: 1,101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.08 : 2,256.28 = 734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.08/2,256.28 = 734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.08x = 2,256.28 × 734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.08x = 1,656,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,109.52/1,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.08

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