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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.52, 1,779.62 and 729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.52, 1,779.62 and 729.98 is: 1,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.52 : 1,779.62 = 729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.52/1,779.62 = 729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.52x = 1,779.62 × 729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.52x = 1,299,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,090.54/1,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.42

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