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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296, 1,788.48 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296, 1,788.48 and 744.32 is: 1,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296 : 1,788.48 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296/1,788.48 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296x = 1,788.48 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296x = 1,331,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,201.43/1,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.16

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