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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.39, 1,805.93 and 749.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.39, 1,805.93 and 749.15 is: 1,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.39 : 1,805.93 = 749.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.39/1,805.93 = 749.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.39x = 1,805.93 × 749.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.39x = 1,352,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,909.27/1,308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.03

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