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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.42, 1,849.85 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.42, 1,849.85 and 750.96 is: 1,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.42 : 1,849.85 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.42/1,849.85 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.42x = 1,849.85 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.42x = 1,389,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,163.36/1,340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.36

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