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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.58, 1,807.21 and 750.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.58, 1,807.21 and 750.03 is: 1,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.58 : 1,807.21 = 750.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.58/1,807.21 = 750.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.58x = 1,807.21 × 750.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.58x = 1,355,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,461.72/1,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.04

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