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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.37, 1,799.90 and 744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.37, 1,799.90 and 744.78 is: 1,027.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.37 : 1,799.90 = 744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.37/1,799.90 = 744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.37x = 1,799.90 × 744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.37x = 1,340,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,525.80/1,304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.72

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