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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.81, 1,782.89 and 732.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.81, 1,782.89 and 732.51 is: 1,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.81 : 1,782.89 = 732.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.81/1,782.89 = 732.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.81x = 1,782.89 × 732.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.81x = 1,305,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,984.75/1,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.97

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