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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.17, 1,806.71 and 749.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.17, 1,806.71 and 749.64 is: 1,034.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.17 : 1,806.71 = 749.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.17/1,806.71 = 749.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.17x = 1,806.71 × 749.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.17x = 1,354,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,378.34/1,309.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.53

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