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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.06, 1,950.70 and 752.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.06, 1,950.70 and 752.71 is: 1,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.06 : 1,950.70 = 752.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.06/1,950.70 = 752.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.06x = 1,950.70 × 752.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.06x = 1,468,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,311.40/1,300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.42

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