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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.72, 1,781.45 and 731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.72, 1,781.45 and 731.20 is: 1,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.72 : 1,781.45 = 731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.72/1,781.45 = 731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.72x = 1,781.45 × 731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.72x = 1,302,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,583.68/1,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.19

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