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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.49, 1,849.76 and 750.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.49, 1,849.76 and 750.91 is: 1,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.49 : 1,849.76 = 750.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.49/1,849.76 = 750.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.49x = 1,849.76 × 750.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.49x = 1,389,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,003.28/1,340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.19

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