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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.28, 1,795.67 and 741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.28, 1,795.67 and 741.73 is: 1,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.28 : 1,795.67 = 741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.28/1,795.67 = 741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.28x = 1,795.67 × 741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.28x = 1,331,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,902.31/1,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.53

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