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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.12, 1,950.80 and 750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.12, 1,950.80 and 750.80 is: 1,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.12 : 1,950.80 = 750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.12/1,950.80 = 750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.12x = 1,950.80 × 750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.12x = 1,464,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,660.64/1,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.69

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