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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.78, 1,791.30 and 738.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.78, 1,791.30 and 738.55 is: 1,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.78 : 1,791.30 = 738.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.78/1,791.30 = 738.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.78x = 1,791.30 × 738.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.78x = 1,322,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,960.14/1,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.40

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