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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.22, 1,790.10 and 737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.22, 1,790.10 and 737.81 is: 1,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.22 : 1,790.10 = 737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.22/1,790.10 = 737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.22x = 1,790.10 × 737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.22x = 1,320,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,751.44/1,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.14

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