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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.83, 1,792.31 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.83, 1,792.31 and 739.44 is: 1,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.83 : 1,792.31 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.83/1,792.31 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.83x = 1,792.31 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.83x = 1,325,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,305.71/1,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.38

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