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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.40, 1,943 and 748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.40, 1,943 and 748.42 is: 1,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.40 : 1,943 = 748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.40/1,943 = 748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.40x = 1,943 × 748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.40x = 1,454,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,180.06/1,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.84

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