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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.41, 1,792.13 and 945.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.41, 1,792.13 and 945.77 is: 1,303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.41 : 1,792.13 = 945.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.41/1,792.13 = 945.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.41x = 1,792.13 × 945.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.41x = 1,694,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,929.10/1,300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.38

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