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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.06, 1,791.48 and 738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.06, 1,791.48 and 738.67 is: 1,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.06 : 1,791.48 = 738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.06/1,791.48 = 738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.06x = 1,791.48 × 738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.06x = 1,323,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,303.57/1,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.45

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