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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.30, 1,795.80 and 741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.30, 1,795.80 and 741.68 is: 1,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.30 : 1,795.80 = 741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.30/1,795.80 = 741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.30x = 1,795.80 × 741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.30x = 1,331,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,908.94/1,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.52

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