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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.68, 1,783.77 and 733.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.68, 1,783.77 and 733.18 is: 1,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.68 : 1,783.77 = 733.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.68/1,783.77 = 733.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.68x = 1,783.77 × 733.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.68x = 1,307,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,824.49/1,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.72

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