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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.65, 1,934.81 and 740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.65, 1,934.81 and 740.85 is: 1,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.65 : 1,934.81 = 740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.65/1,934.81 = 740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.65x = 1,934.81 × 740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.65x = 1,433,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,397.89/1,289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.47

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