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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.55, 1,798.91 and 744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.55, 1,798.91 and 744.24 is: 1,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.55 : 1,798.91 = 744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.55/1,798.91 = 744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.55x = 1,798.91 × 744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.55x = 1,338,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,820.78/1,303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.06

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