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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.69, 1,863.98 and 753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.69, 1,863.98 and 753.22 is: 1,039.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.69 : 1,863.98 = 753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.69/1,863.98 = 753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.69x = 1,863.98 × 753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.69x = 1,403,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,987.02/1,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.46

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