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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.22, 1,799.71 and 737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.22, 1,799.71 and 737.13 is: 1,017.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.22 : 1,799.71 = 737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.22/1,799.71 = 737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.22x = 1,799.71 × 737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.22x = 1,326,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,620.23/1,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.18

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