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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.72, 1,797.72 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.72, 1,797.72 and 743.28 is: 1,025.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.72 : 1,797.72 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.72/1,797.72 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.72x = 1,797.72 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.72x = 1,336,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,209.32/1,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.71

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