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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.13, 1,935.50 and 743.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.13, 1,935.50 and 743.38 is: 1,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.13 : 1,935.50 = 743.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.13/1,935.50 = 743.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.13x = 1,935.50 × 743.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.13x = 1,438,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,803.43/1,290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.24

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