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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.83, 1,805.93 and 741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.83, 1,805.93 and 741.56 is: 1,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.83 : 1,805.93 = 741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.83/1,805.93 = 741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.83x = 1,805.93 × 741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.83x = 1,339,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,201.74/1,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.21

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