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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.80, 1,791 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.80, 1,791 and 738.24 is: 1,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.80 : 1,791 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.80/1,791 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.80x = 1,791 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.80x = 1,322,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,187.84/1,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.79

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