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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.76, 1,904.07 and 750.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.76, 1,904.07 and 750.29 is: 1,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.76 : 1,904.07 = 750.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.76/1,904.07 = 750.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.76x = 1,904.07 × 750.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.76x = 1,428,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,604.68/1,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.40

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