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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.93, 1,807.67 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.93, 1,807.67 and 750.42 is: 1,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.93 : 1,807.67 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.93/1,807.67 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.93x = 1,807.67 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.93x = 1,356,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,513.60/1,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.56

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