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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.08, 1,788.52 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.08, 1,788.52 and 744.08 is: 1,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.08 : 1,788.52 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.08/1,788.52 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.08x = 1,788.52 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.08x = 1,330,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,801.96/1,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.79

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