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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.85, 1,786.58 and 735.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.85, 1,786.58 and 735.19 is: 1,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.85 : 1,786.58 = 735.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.85/1,786.58 = 735.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.85x = 1,786.58 × 735.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.85x = 1,313,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,475.75/1,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.38

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