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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.04, 1,783.08 and 732.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.04, 1,783.08 and 732.42 is: 1,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.04 : 1,783.08 = 732.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.04/1,783.08 = 732.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.04x = 1,783.08 × 732.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.04x = 1,305,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,963.45/1,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.78

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