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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.56, 1,903.78 and 750.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.56, 1,903.78 and 750.10 is: 1,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.56 : 1,903.78 = 750.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.56/1,903.78 = 750.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.56x = 1,903.78 × 750.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.56x = 1,428,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,025.38/1,379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.13

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