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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.14, 1,791.49 and 738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.14, 1,791.49 and 738.75 is: 1,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.14 : 1,791.49 = 738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.14/1,791.49 = 738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.14x = 1,791.49 × 738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.14x = 1,323,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,463.24/1,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.51

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