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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.63, 2,267.88 and 734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.63, 2,267.88 and 734 is: 1,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.63 : 2,267.88 = 734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.63/2,267.88 = 734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.63x = 2,267.88 × 734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.63x = 1,664,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,623.92/1,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.76

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