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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.62, 1,807.26 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.62, 1,807.26 and 750.08 is: 1,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.62 : 1,807.26 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.62/1,807.26 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.62x = 1,807.26 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.62x = 1,355,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,580.54/1,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.09

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