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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.08, 1,791.12 and 738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.08, 1,791.12 and 738.46 is: 1,018.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.08 : 1,791.12 = 738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.08/1,791.12 = 738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.08x = 1,791.12 × 738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.08x = 1,322,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,670.48/1,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.94

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