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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.87, 1,806.22 and 749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.87, 1,806.22 and 749.33 is: 1,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.87 : 1,806.22 = 749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.87/1,806.22 = 749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.87x = 1,806.22 × 749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.87x = 1,353,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,445.80/1,308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.06

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