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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.28, 1,890.98 and 749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.28, 1,890.98 and 749.24 is: 1,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.28 : 1,890.98 = 749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.28/1,890.98 = 749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.28x = 1,890.98 × 749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.28x = 1,416,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,797.86/1,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.95

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