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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.72, 2,050.97 and 750.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.72, 2,050.97 and 750.85 is: 1,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.72 : 2,050.97 = 750.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.72/2,050.97 = 750.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.72x = 2,050.97 × 750.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.72x = 1,539,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,961.94/1,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.76

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