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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.26, 1,892.34 and 750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.26, 1,892.34 and 750.26 is: 1,035.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.26 : 1,892.34 = 750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.26/1,892.34 = 750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.26x = 1,892.34 × 750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.26x = 1,419,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,747.01/1,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.36

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