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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.79, 1,786.86 and 735.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.79, 1,786.86 and 735.35 is: 1,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.79 : 1,786.86 = 735.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.79/1,786.86 = 735.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.79x = 1,786.86 × 735.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.79x = 1,313,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,958.57/1,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.81

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