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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.96, 1,800.92 and 737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.96, 1,800.92 and 737.93 is: 1,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.96 : 1,800.92 = 737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.96/1,800.92 = 737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.96x = 1,800.92 × 737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.96x = 1,328,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,959.24/1,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.39

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