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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.06, 1,929.54 and 738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.06, 1,929.54 and 738.70 is: 1,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.06 : 1,929.54 = 738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.06/1,929.54 = 738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.06x = 1,929.54 × 738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.06x = 1,425,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,351.20/1,286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.31

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