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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.13, 1,778.99 and 729.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.13, 1,778.99 and 729.58 is: 1,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.13 : 1,778.99 = 729.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.13/1,778.99 = 729.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.13x = 1,778.99 × 729.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.13x = 1,297,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,921.80/1,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.82

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