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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.15, 1,795.58 and 741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.15, 1,795.58 and 741.62 is: 1,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.15 : 1,795.58 = 741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.15/1,795.58 = 741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.15x = 1,795.58 × 741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.15x = 1,331,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,638.04/1,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.43

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