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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.16, 1,782.98 and 732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.16, 1,782.98 and 732.54 is: 1,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.16 : 1,782.98 = 732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.16/1,782.98 = 732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.16x = 1,782.98 × 732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.16x = 1,306,104.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,104.17/1,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.79

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