Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.70, 1,904 and 750.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,379.70, 1,904 and 750.23 is: 1,035.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,379.70 : 1,904 = 750.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,379.70/1,904 = 750.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,379.70x = 1,904 × 750.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,379.70x = 1,428,442.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,428,442.68/1,379.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035.33
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