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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.28, 1,783.32 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.28, 1,783.32 and 732.64 is: 1,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.28 : 1,783.32 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.28/1,783.32 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.28x = 1,783.32 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.28x = 1,306,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,531.56/1,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.03

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