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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.08, 1,783.20 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.08, 1,783.20 and 732.64 is: 1,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.08 : 1,783.20 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.08/1,783.20 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.08x = 1,783.20 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.08x = 1,306,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,443.65/1,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.12

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