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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.75, 1,779.95 and 730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.75, 1,779.95 and 730.22 is: 1,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.75 : 1,779.95 = 730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.75/1,779.95 = 730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.75x = 1,779.95 × 730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.75x = 1,299,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,742.54/1,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.75

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