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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.65, 1,795.21 and 741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.65, 1,795.21 and 741.26 is: 1,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.65 : 1,795.21 = 741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.65/1,795.21 = 741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.65x = 1,795.21 × 741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.65x = 1,330,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,708.39/1,300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.11

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