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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.72, 1,809.07 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.72, 1,809.07 and 751.28 is: 1,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.72 : 1,809.07 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.72/1,809.07 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.72x = 1,809.07 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.72x = 1,359,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,107.19/1,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.92

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