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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.38, 1,794.89 and 741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.38, 1,794.89 and 741.15 is: 1,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.38 : 1,794.89 = 741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.38/1,794.89 = 741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.38x = 1,794.89 × 741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.38x = 1,330,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,282.72/1,300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.00

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