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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.18, 1,779.01 and 729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.18, 1,779.01 and 729.70 is: 1,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.18 : 1,779.01 = 729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.18/1,779.01 = 729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.18x = 1,779.01 × 729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.18x = 1,298,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,143.60/1,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.95

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