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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.96, 1,891.98 and 749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.96, 1,891.98 and 749.96 is: 1,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.96 : 1,891.98 = 749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.96/1,891.98 = 749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.96x = 1,891.98 × 749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.96x = 1,418,909.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,909.32/1,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.97

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