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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.76, 1,951.83 and 754.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.76, 1,951.83 and 754.01 is: 1,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.76 : 1,951.83 = 754.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.76/1,951.83 = 754.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.76x = 1,951.83 × 754.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.76x = 1,471,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,689.58/1,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.41

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