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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.92, 1,782.79 and 732.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.92, 1,782.79 and 732.38 is: 1,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.92 : 1,782.79 = 732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.92/1,782.79 = 732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.92x = 1,782.79 × 732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.92x = 1,305,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,679.74/1,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.65

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