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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.51, 1,789.19 and 737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.51, 1,789.19 and 737.11 is: 1,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.51 : 1,789.19 = 737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.51/1,789.19 = 737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.51x = 1,789.19 × 737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.51x = 1,318,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,829.84/1,296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.22

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