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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.61, 1,791.90 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.61, 1,791.90 and 738.90 is: 1,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.61 : 1,791.90 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.61/1,791.90 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.61x = 1,791.90 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.61x = 1,324,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,034.91/1,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.58

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