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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.39, 1,780.67 and 730.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.39, 1,780.67 and 730.92 is: 1,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.39 : 1,780.67 = 730.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.39/1,780.67 = 730.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.39x = 1,780.67 × 730.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.39x = 1,301,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,523.66/1,290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.63

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