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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.48, 1,789.18 and 737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.48, 1,789.18 and 737.04 is: 1,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.48 : 1,789.18 = 737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.48/1,789.18 = 737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.48x = 1,789.18 × 737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.48x = 1,318,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,697.23/1,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.14

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