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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.28, 1,890.93 and 749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.28, 1,890.93 and 749.28 is: 1,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.28 : 1,890.93 = 749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.28/1,890.93 = 749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.28x = 1,890.93 × 749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.28x = 1,416,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,836.03/1,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.98

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