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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.66, 1,805.96 and 749.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.66, 1,805.96 and 749.10 is: 1,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.66 : 1,805.96 = 749.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.66/1,805.96 = 749.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.66x = 1,805.96 × 749.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.66x = 1,352,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,835.61/1,308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.76

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