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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.52, 1,791.99 and 739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.52, 1,791.99 and 739.14 is: 1,020.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.52 : 1,791.99 = 739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.52/1,791.99 = 739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.52x = 1,791.99 × 739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.52x = 1,324,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,531.49/1,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.03

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