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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.55, 1,779.73 and 730.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.55, 1,779.73 and 730.06 is: 1,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.55 : 1,779.73 = 730.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.55/1,779.73 = 730.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.55x = 1,779.73 × 730.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.55x = 1,299,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,303.41/1,289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.56

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