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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.68, 1,781 and 731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.68, 1,781 and 731.06 is: 1,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.68 : 1,781 = 731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.68/1,781 = 731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.68x = 1,781 × 731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.68x = 1,302,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,017.86/1,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.78

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