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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.60, 1,808.17 and 750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.60, 1,808.17 and 750.68 is: 1,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.60 : 1,808.17 = 750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.60/1,808.17 = 750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.60x = 1,808.17 × 750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.60x = 1,357,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,357.06/1,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.68

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