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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.92, 1,796.55 and 742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.92, 1,796.55 and 742.28 is: 1,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.92 : 1,796.55 = 742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.92/1,796.55 = 742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.92x = 1,796.55 × 742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.92x = 1,333,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,543.13/1,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.29

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