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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.46, 1,799.92 and 744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.46, 1,799.92 and 744.82 is: 1,027.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.46 : 1,799.92 = 744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.46/1,799.92 = 744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.46x = 1,799.92 × 744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.46x = 1,340,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,616.41/1,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.72

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