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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.59, 1,903.83 and 750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.59, 1,903.83 and 750.11 is: 1,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.59 : 1,903.83 = 750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.59/1,903.83 = 750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.59x = 1,903.83 × 750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.59x = 1,428,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,081.92/1,379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.15

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