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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.53, 1,789.36 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.53, 1,789.36 and 737.17 is: 1,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.53 : 1,789.36 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.53/1,789.36 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.53x = 1,789.36 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.53x = 1,319,056.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,056.19/1,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.38

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