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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.71, 1,790.91 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.71, 1,790.91 and 738 is: 1,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.71 : 1,790.91 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.71/1,790.91 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.71x = 1,790.91 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.71x = 1,321,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,691.58/1,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.48

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