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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.40, 1,397.88 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.40, 1,397.88 and 751.68 is: 1,036.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.40 : 1,397.88 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.40/1,397.88 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.40x = 1,397.88 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.40x = 1,050,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,758.44/1,013.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.86

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