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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.65, 1,932.67 and 740.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.65, 1,932.67 and 740.55 is: 1,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.65 : 1,932.67 = 740.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.65/1,932.67 = 740.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.65x = 1,932.67 × 740.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.65x = 1,431,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,238.77/1,288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.65

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