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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.09, 1,799.62 and 744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.09, 1,799.62 and 744.47 is: 1,027.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.09 : 1,799.62 = 744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.09/1,799.62 = 744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.09x = 1,799.62 × 744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.09x = 1,339,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,765.74/1,304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.35

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