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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.46, 1,808.58 and 751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.46, 1,808.58 and 751.04 is: 1,036.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.46 : 1,808.58 = 751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.46/1,808.58 = 751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.46x = 1,808.58 × 751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.46x = 1,358,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,315.92/1,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.52

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