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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.10, 1,870.06 and 749.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.10, 1,870.06 and 749.46 is: 1,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.10 : 1,870.06 = 749.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.10/1,870.06 = 749.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.10x = 1,870.06 × 749.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.10x = 1,401,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,535.17/1,355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.27

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