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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.13, 1,890.77 and 749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.13, 1,890.77 and 749.13 is: 1,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.13 : 1,890.77 = 749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.13/1,890.77 = 749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.13x = 1,890.77 × 749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.13x = 1,416,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,432.53/1,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.79

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