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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.28, 2,048.76 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.28, 2,048.76 and 750.06 is: 1,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.28 : 2,048.76 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.28/2,048.76 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.28x = 2,048.76 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.28x = 1,536,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,692.93/1,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.91

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