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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.71, 1,850.21 and 751.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.71, 1,850.21 and 751.21 is: 1,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.71 : 1,850.21 = 751.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.71/1,850.21 = 751.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.71x = 1,850.21 × 751.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.71x = 1,389,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,896.25/1,340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.69

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