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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.91, 1,795.39 and 741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.91, 1,795.39 and 741.50 is: 1,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.91 : 1,795.39 = 741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.91/1,795.39 = 741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.91x = 1,795.39 × 741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.91x = 1,331,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,281.69/1,300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.35

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