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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.16, 1,795.72 and 741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.16, 1,795.72 and 741.76 is: 1,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.16 : 1,795.72 = 741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.16/1,795.72 = 741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.16x = 1,795.72 × 741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.16x = 1,331,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,993.27/1,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.70

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