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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.74, 1,781.34 and 731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.74, 1,781.34 and 731.23 is: 1,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.74 : 1,781.34 = 731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.74/1,781.34 = 731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.74x = 1,781.34 × 731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.74x = 1,302,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,566.17/1,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.17

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