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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.80, 1,913.44 and 729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.80, 1,913.44 and 729.04 is: 1,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.80 : 1,913.44 = 729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.80/1,913.44 = 729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.80x = 1,913.44 × 729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.80x = 1,394,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,974.30/1,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.41

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