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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.72, 1,783.86 and 733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.72, 1,783.86 and 733.16 is: 1,011.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.72 : 1,783.86 = 733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.72/1,783.86 = 733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.72x = 1,783.86 × 733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.72x = 1,307,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,854.80/1,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.71

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