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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.03, 1,780.33 and 730.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.03, 1,780.33 and 730.57 is: 1,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.03 : 1,780.33 = 730.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.03/1,780.33 = 730.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.03x = 1,780.33 × 730.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.03x = 1,300,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,654.12/1,290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.24

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