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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.83, 1,792.15 and 739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.83, 1,792.15 and 739.15 is: 1,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.83 : 1,792.15 = 739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.83/1,792.15 = 739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.83x = 1,792.15 × 739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.83x = 1,324,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,667.67/1,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.89

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