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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.72, 1,794.95 and 741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.72, 1,794.95 and 741.22 is: 1,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.72 : 1,794.95 = 741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.72/1,794.95 = 741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.72x = 1,794.95 × 741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.72x = 1,330,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,452.84/1,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.86

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