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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.92, 1,796.72 and 749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.92, 1,796.72 and 749.92 is: 1,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.92 : 1,796.72 = 749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.92/1,796.72 = 749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.92x = 1,796.72 × 749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.92x = 1,347,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,396.26/1,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.93

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