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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.12, 1,789.96 and 737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.12, 1,789.96 and 737.51 is: 1,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.12 : 1,789.96 = 737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.12/1,789.96 = 737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.12x = 1,789.96 × 737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.12x = 1,320,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,113.40/1,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.73

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