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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.02, 1,806.55 and 749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.02, 1,806.55 and 749.66 is: 1,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.02 : 1,806.55 = 749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.02/1,806.55 = 749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.02x = 1,806.55 × 749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.02x = 1,354,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,294.52/1,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.59

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