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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.07, 1,892.09 and 750.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.07, 1,892.09 and 750.07 is: 1,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.07 : 1,892.09 = 750.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.07/1,892.09 = 750.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.07x = 1,892.09 × 750.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.07x = 1,419,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,199.95/1,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.10

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