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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.87, 1,784.34 and 733.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.87, 1,784.34 and 733.47 is: 1,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.87 : 1,784.34 = 733.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.87/1,784.34 = 733.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.87x = 1,784.34 × 733.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.87x = 1,308,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,763.80/1,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.30

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