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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.71, 1,779.78 and 730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.71, 1,779.78 and 730.18 is: 1,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.71 : 1,779.78 = 730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.71/1,779.78 = 730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.71x = 1,779.78 × 730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.71x = 1,299,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,564.72/1,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.64

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