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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.60, 1,789.21 and 737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.60, 1,789.21 and 737.18 is: 1,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.60 : 1,789.21 = 737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.60/1,789.21 = 737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.60x = 1,789.21 × 737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.60x = 1,318,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,966.14/1,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.25

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