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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.01, 1,799.70 and 744.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.01, 1,799.70 and 744.67 is: 1,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.01 : 1,799.70 = 744.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.01/1,799.70 = 744.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.01x = 1,799.70 × 744.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.01x = 1,340,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,182.60/1,304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.74

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