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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297, 1,790.01 and 737.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297, 1,790.01 and 737.55 is: 1,017.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297 : 1,790.01 = 737.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297/1,790.01 = 737.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297x = 1,790.01 × 737.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297x = 1,320,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,226.35/1,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.91

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