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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.66, 1,783.77 and 733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.66, 1,783.77 and 733.15 is: 1,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.66 : 1,783.77 = 733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.66/1,783.77 = 733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.66x = 1,783.77 × 733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.66x = 1,307,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,774.58/1,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.69

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