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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.81, 1,794.91 and 741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.81, 1,794.91 and 741.30 is: 1,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.81 : 1,794.91 = 741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.81/1,794.91 = 741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.81x = 1,794.91 × 741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.81x = 1,330,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,566.78/1,300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.88

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