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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.41, 1,794.69 and 741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.41, 1,794.69 and 741.02 is: 1,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.41 : 1,794.69 = 741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.41/1,794.69 = 741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.41x = 1,794.69 × 741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.41x = 1,329,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,892.21/1,300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.67

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