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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.55, 1,795.95 and 741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.55, 1,795.95 and 741.93 is: 1,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.55 : 1,795.95 = 741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.55/1,795.95 = 741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.55x = 1,795.95 × 741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.55x = 1,332,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,469.18/1,301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.76

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