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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.22, 1,787.35 and 735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.22, 1,787.35 and 735.62 is: 1,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.22 : 1,787.35 = 735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.22/1,787.35 = 735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.22x = 1,787.35 × 735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.22x = 1,314,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,805.45/1,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.12

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