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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.92, 1,849.26 and 750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.92, 1,849.26 and 750.49 is: 1,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.92 : 1,849.26 = 750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.92/1,849.26 = 750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.92x = 1,849.26 × 750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.92x = 1,387,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,851.14/1,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.77

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