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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.76, 1,891.66 and 749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.76, 1,891.66 and 749.76 is: 1,034.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.76 : 1,891.66 = 749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.76/1,891.66 = 749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.76x = 1,891.66 × 749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.76x = 1,418,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,291.00/1,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.67

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