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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.72, 1,784.04 and 733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.72, 1,784.04 and 733.23 is: 1,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.72 : 1,784.04 = 733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.72/1,784.04 = 733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.72x = 1,784.04 × 733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.72x = 1,308,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,121.09/1,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.91

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