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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.91, 1,780.23 and 730.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.91, 1,780.23 and 730.41 is: 1,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.91 : 1,780.23 = 730.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.91/1,780.23 = 730.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.91x = 1,780.23 × 730.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.91x = 1,300,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,297.79/1,289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.05

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