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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.79, 1,805.92 and 741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.79, 1,805.92 and 741.67 is: 1,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.79 : 1,805.92 = 741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.79/1,805.92 = 741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.79x = 1,805.92 × 741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.79x = 1,339,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,396.69/1,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.39

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