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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.03, 1,799.72 and 744.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.03, 1,799.72 and 744.58 is: 1,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.03 : 1,799.72 = 744.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.03/1,799.72 = 744.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.03x = 1,799.72 × 744.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.03x = 1,340,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,034.04/1,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.61

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