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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.53, 1,848.67 and 750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.53, 1,848.67 and 750.19 is: 1,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.53 : 1,848.67 = 750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.53/1,848.67 = 750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.53x = 1,848.67 × 750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.53x = 1,386,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,847.25/1,339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.32

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