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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.37, 1,783.51 and 732.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.37, 1,783.51 and 732.86 is: 1,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.37 : 1,783.51 = 732.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.37/1,783.51 = 732.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.37x = 1,783.51 × 732.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.37x = 1,307,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,063.11/1,292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.37

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