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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.46, 1,783.19 and 732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.46, 1,783.19 and 732.89 is: 1,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.46 : 1,783.19 = 732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.46/1,783.19 = 732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.46x = 1,783.19 × 732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.46x = 1,306,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,882.12/1,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.16

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