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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.49, 1,849.98 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.49, 1,849.98 and 751.08 is: 1,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.49 : 1,849.98 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.49/1,849.98 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.49x = 1,849.98 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.49x = 1,389,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,482.98/1,340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.55

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