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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.83, 1,806.29 and 749.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.83, 1,806.29 and 749.47 is: 1,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.83 : 1,806.29 = 749.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.83/1,806.29 = 749.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.83x = 1,806.29 × 749.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.83x = 1,353,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,764.60/1,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.33

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