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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.37, 2,254.81 and 734.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.37, 2,254.81 and 734.25 is: 1,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.37 : 2,254.81 = 734.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.37/2,254.81 = 734.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.37x = 2,254.81 × 734.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.37x = 1,655,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,594.24/1,505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.79

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