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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.47, 1,789.15 and 736.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.47, 1,789.15 and 736.95 is: 1,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.47 : 1,789.15 = 736.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.47/1,789.15 = 736.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.47x = 1,789.15 × 736.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.47x = 1,318,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,514.09/1,296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.00

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