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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.07, 1,779.75 and 730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.07, 1,779.75 and 730.36 is: 1,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.07 : 1,779.75 = 730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.07/1,779.75 = 730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.07x = 1,779.75 × 730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.07x = 1,299,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,858.21/1,290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.59

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