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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.77, 1,780.00 and 730.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.77, 1,780.00 and 730.33 is: 1,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.77 : 1,780.00 = 730.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.77/1,780.00 = 730.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.77x = 1,780.00 × 730.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.77x = 1,299,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,981.12/1,289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.92

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