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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.19, 1,928.96 and 739.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.19, 1,928.96 and 739.53 is: 1,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.19 : 1,928.96 = 739.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.19/1,928.96 = 739.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.19x = 1,928.96 × 739.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.19x = 1,426,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,510.45/1,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.24

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