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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.31, 1,933.89 and 741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.31, 1,933.89 and 741.09 is: 1,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.31 : 1,933.89 = 741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.31/1,933.89 = 741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.31x = 1,933.89 × 741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.31x = 1,433,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,186.54/1,289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.59

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