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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.90, 1,791.97 and 731.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.90, 1,791.97 and 731.61 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.90 : 1,791.97 = 731.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.90/1,791.97 = 731.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.90x = 1,791.97 × 731.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.90x = 1,311,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,023.17/1,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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