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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.52, 1,808.50 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.52, 1,808.50 and 750.96 is: 1,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.52 : 1,808.50 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.52/1,808.50 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.52x = 1,808.50 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.52x = 1,358,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,111.16/1,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.31

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