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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.53, 1,808.56 and 751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.53, 1,808.56 and 751.17 is: 1,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.53 : 1,808.56 = 751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.53/1,808.56 = 751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.53x = 1,808.56 × 751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.53x = 1,358,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,543.74/1,310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.64

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