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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.55, 1,849.89 and 750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.55, 1,849.89 and 750.99 is: 1,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.55 : 1,849.89 = 750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.55/1,849.89 = 750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.55x = 1,849.89 × 750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.55x = 1,389,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,248.89/1,340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.33

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