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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.06, 1,950.36 and 752.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.06, 1,950.36 and 752.77 is: 1,129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.06 : 1,950.36 = 752.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.06/1,950.36 = 752.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.06x = 1,950.36 × 752.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.06x = 1,468,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,172.50/1,300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.31

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