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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.90, 1,790.92 and 738.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.90, 1,790.92 and 738.39 is: 1,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.90 : 1,790.92 = 738.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.90/1,790.92 = 738.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.90x = 1,790.92 × 738.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.90x = 1,322,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,397.42/1,297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.87

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