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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.52, 1,794.55 and 740.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.52, 1,794.55 and 740.99 is: 1,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.52 : 1,794.55 = 740.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.52/1,794.55 = 740.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.52x = 1,794.55 × 740.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.52x = 1,329,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,743.60/1,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.47

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