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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.74, 1,790.83 and 738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.74, 1,790.83 and 738.26 is: 1,018.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.74 : 1,790.83 = 738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.74/1,790.83 = 738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.74x = 1,790.83 × 738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.74x = 1,322,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,098.16/1,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.77

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