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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.64, 1,783.62 and 733.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.64, 1,783.62 and 733.05 is: 1,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.64 : 1,783.62 = 733.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.64/1,783.62 = 733.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.64x = 1,783.62 × 733.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.64x = 1,307,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,482.64/1,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.48

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