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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.61, 1,782.29 and 732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.61, 1,782.29 and 732.10 is: 1,010.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.61 : 1,782.29 = 732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.61/1,782.29 = 732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.61x = 1,782.29 × 732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.61x = 1,304,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,814.51/1,291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.22

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