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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.45, 1,863.62 and 753.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.45, 1,863.62 and 753.00 is: 1,039.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.45 : 1,863.62 = 753.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.45/1,863.62 = 753.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.45x = 1,863.62 × 753.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.45x = 1,403,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,298.99/1,350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.14

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