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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.47, 1,783.65 and 733.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.47, 1,783.65 and 733.03 is: 1,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.47 : 1,783.65 = 733.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.47/1,783.65 = 733.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.47x = 1,783.65 × 733.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.47x = 1,307,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,468.96/1,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.60

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