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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.17, 1,797 and 742.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.17, 1,797 and 742.66 is: 1,024.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.17 : 1,797 = 742.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.17/1,797 = 742.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.17x = 1,797 × 742.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.17x = 1,334,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,560.02/1,302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.87

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