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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.10, 1,790.08 and 737.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.10, 1,790.08 and 737.36 is: 1,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.10 : 1,790.08 = 737.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.10/1,790.08 = 737.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.10x = 1,790.08 × 737.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.10x = 1,319,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,933.39/1,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.60

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