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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.89, 1,795.26 and 741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.89, 1,795.26 and 741.39 is: 1,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.89 : 1,795.26 = 741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.89/1,795.26 = 741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.89x = 1,795.26 × 741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.89x = 1,330,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,983.86/1,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.13

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