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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.74, 2,256.27 and 735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.74, 2,256.27 and 735.24 is: 1,102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.74 : 2,256.27 = 735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.74/2,256.27 = 735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.74x = 2,256.27 × 735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.74x = 1,658,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,899.95/1,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.45

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