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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.76, 1,793.55 and 740.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.76, 1,793.55 and 740.08 is: 1,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.76 : 1,793.55 = 740.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.76/1,793.55 = 740.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.76x = 1,793.55 × 740.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.76x = 1,327,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,370.48/1,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.24

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