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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.99, 1,779.92 and 730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.99, 1,779.92 and 730.49 is: 1,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.99 : 1,779.92 = 730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.99/1,779.92 = 730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.99x = 1,779.92 × 730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.99x = 1,300,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,208.06/1,289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.92

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