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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.89, 1,784.21 and 733.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.89, 1,784.21 and 733.35 is: 1,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.89 : 1,784.21 = 733.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.89/1,784.21 = 733.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.89x = 1,784.21 × 733.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.89x = 1,308,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,450.40/1,292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.04

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