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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.05, 1,945.59 and 748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.05, 1,945.59 and 748.90 is: 1,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.05 : 1,945.59 = 748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.05/1,945.59 = 748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.05x = 1,945.59 × 748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.05x = 1,457,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,052.35/1,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.36

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