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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.27, 1,849.62 and 750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.27, 1,849.62 and 750.80 is: 1,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.27 : 1,849.62 = 750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.27/1,849.62 = 750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.27x = 1,849.62 × 750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.27x = 1,388,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,687.51/1,340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.12

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