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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.37, 1,790.37 and 737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.37, 1,790.37 and 737.84 is: 1,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.37 : 1,790.37 = 737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.37/1,790.37 = 737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.37x = 1,790.37 × 737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.37x = 1,321,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,011.08/1,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.22

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