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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.49, 1,808.52 and 751.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.49, 1,808.52 and 751.07 is: 1,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.49 : 1,808.52 = 751.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.49/1,808.52 = 751.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.49x = 1,808.52 × 751.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.49x = 1,358,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,319.07/1,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.50

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