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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.43, 1,928.31 and 730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.43, 1,928.31 and 730.32 is: 1,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.43 : 1,928.31 = 730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.43/1,928.31 = 730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.43x = 1,928.31 × 730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.43x = 1,408,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,283.36/1,286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.72

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