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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.28, 1,892.40 and 750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.28, 1,892.40 and 750.28 is: 1,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.28 : 1,892.40 = 750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.28/1,892.40 = 750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.28x = 1,892.40 × 750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.28x = 1,419,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,829.87/1,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.40

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