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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.44, 1,786.72 and 735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.44, 1,786.72 and 735.28 is: 1,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.44 : 1,786.72 = 735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.44/1,786.72 = 735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.44x = 1,786.72 × 735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.44x = 1,313,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,739.48/1,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.91

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