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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.36, 1,957.20 and 750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.36, 1,957.20 and 750.32 is: 1,125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.36 : 1,957.20 = 750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.36/1,957.20 = 750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.36x = 1,957.20 × 750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.36x = 1,468,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,526.30/1,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.86

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