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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.01, 1,795.19 and 741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.01, 1,795.19 and 741.57 is: 1,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.01 : 1,795.19 = 741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.01/1,795.19 = 741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.01x = 1,795.19 × 741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.01x = 1,331,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,255.34/1,301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.25

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