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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.42, 1,780.76 and 730.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.42, 1,780.76 and 730.87 is: 1,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.42 : 1,780.76 = 730.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.42/1,780.76 = 730.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.42x = 1,780.76 × 730.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.42x = 1,301,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,504.86/1,290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.59

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