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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.38, 1,787.72 and 735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.38, 1,787.72 and 735.87 is: 1,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.38 : 1,787.72 = 735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.38/1,787.72 = 735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.38x = 1,787.72 × 735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.38x = 1,315,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,526.62/1,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.56

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