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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.52, 1,779.53 and 730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.52, 1,779.53 and 730.03 is: 1,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.52 : 1,779.53 = 730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.52/1,779.53 = 730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.52x = 1,779.53 × 730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.52x = 1,299,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,107.66/1,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.44

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