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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.85, 1,808.94 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.85, 1,808.94 and 751.23 is: 1,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.85 : 1,808.94 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.85/1,808.94 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.85x = 1,808.94 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.85x = 1,358,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,930.00/1,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.68

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