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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.62, 1,781.10 and 731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.62, 1,781.10 and 731.18 is: 1,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.62 : 1,781.10 = 731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.62/1,781.10 = 731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.62x = 1,781.10 × 731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.62x = 1,302,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,309.15/1,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.06

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