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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.36, 1,806.84 and 749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.36, 1,806.84 and 749.92 is: 1,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.36 : 1,806.84 = 749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.36/1,806.84 = 749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.36x = 1,806.84 × 749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.36x = 1,354,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,985.45/1,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.85

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