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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.13, 1,791.01 and 738.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.13, 1,791.01 and 738.62 is: 1,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.13 : 1,791.01 = 738.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.13/1,791.01 = 738.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.13x = 1,791.01 × 738.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.13x = 1,322,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,874.49/1,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.06

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