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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.72, 1,935.06 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.72, 1,935.06 and 712.44 is: 1,068.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.72 : 1,935.06 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.72/1,935.06 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.72x = 1,935.06 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.72x = 1,378,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,614.15/1,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.93

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