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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.97, 1,784.39 and 733.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.97, 1,784.39 and 733.49 is: 1,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.97 : 1,784.39 = 733.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.97/1,784.39 = 733.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.97x = 1,784.39 × 733.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.97x = 1,308,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,823.30/1,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.26

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