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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.71, 1,782.57 and 732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.71, 1,782.57 and 732.16 is: 1,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.71 : 1,782.57 = 732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.71/1,782.57 = 732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.71x = 1,782.57 × 732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.71x = 1,305,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,130.40/1,291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.39

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