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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.43, 1,849.78 and 750.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.43, 1,849.78 and 750.93 is: 1,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.43 : 1,849.78 = 750.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.43/1,849.78 = 750.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.43x = 1,849.78 × 750.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.43x = 1,389,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,042.29/1,340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.27

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