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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.05, 1,789.97 and 737.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.05, 1,789.97 and 737.49 is: 1,017.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.05 : 1,789.97 = 737.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.05/1,789.97 = 737.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.05x = 1,789.97 × 737.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.05x = 1,320,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,072.34/1,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.75

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