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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.97, 1,799.65 and 744.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.97, 1,799.65 and 744.31 is: 1,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.97 : 1,799.65 = 744.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.97/1,799.65 = 744.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.97x = 1,799.65 × 744.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.97x = 1,339,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,495.63/1,303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.25

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