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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.93, 1,788.29 and 736.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.93, 1,788.29 and 736.41 is: 1,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.93 : 1,788.29 = 736.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.93/1,788.29 = 736.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.93x = 1,788.29 × 736.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.93x = 1,316,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,910.96/1,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.19

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