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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.66, 1,850.11 and 751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.66, 1,850.11 and 751.20 is: 1,036.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.66 : 1,850.11 = 751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.66/1,850.11 = 751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.66x = 1,850.11 × 751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.66x = 1,389,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,802.63/1,340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.66

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