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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.40, 1,808.31 and 750.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.40, 1,808.31 and 750.84 is: 1,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.40 : 1,808.31 = 750.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.40/1,808.31 = 750.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.40x = 1,808.31 × 750.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.40x = 1,357,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,751.48/1,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.14

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