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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.95, 1,795.67 and 741.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.95, 1,795.67 and 741.71 is: 1,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.95 : 1,795.67 = 741.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.95/1,795.67 = 741.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.95x = 1,795.67 × 741.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.95x = 1,331,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,866.40/1,300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.76

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