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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.50, 1,892.67 and 750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.50, 1,892.67 and 750.50 is: 1,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.50 : 1,892.67 = 750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.50/1,892.67 = 750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.50x = 1,892.67 × 750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.50x = 1,420,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,448.84/1,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.69

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