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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.62, 1,949.37 and 751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.62, 1,949.37 and 751.14 is: 1,128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.62 : 1,949.37 = 751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.62/1,949.37 = 751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.62x = 1,949.37 × 751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.62x = 1,464,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,249.78/1,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.41

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