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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.45, 1,796.03 and 741.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.45, 1,796.03 and 741.95 is: 1,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.45 : 1,796.03 = 741.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.45/1,796.03 = 741.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.45x = 1,796.03 × 741.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.45x = 1,332,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,551.77/1,301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.90

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