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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.99, 1,784.51 and 733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.99, 1,784.51 and 733.60 is: 1,012.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.99 : 1,784.51 = 733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.99/1,784.51 = 733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.99x = 1,784.51 × 733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.99x = 1,309,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,116.54/1,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.47

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