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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.41, 1,782.15 and 731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.41, 1,782.15 and 731.90 is: 1,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.41 : 1,782.15 = 731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.41/1,782.15 = 731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.41x = 1,782.15 × 731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.41x = 1,304,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,355.59/1,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.02

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