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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.12, 1,849.56 and 750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.12, 1,849.56 and 750.71 is: 1,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.12 : 1,849.56 = 750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.12/1,849.56 = 750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.12x = 1,849.56 × 750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.12x = 1,388,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,483.19/1,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.09

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