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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.65, 1,790.82 and 738.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.65, 1,790.82 and 738.22 is: 1,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.65 : 1,790.82 = 738.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.65/1,790.82 = 738.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.65x = 1,790.82 × 738.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.65x = 1,322,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,015.45/1,297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.78

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