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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.13, 1,904.57 and 750.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.13, 1,904.57 and 750.65 is: 1,035.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.13 : 1,904.57 = 750.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.13/1,904.57 = 750.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.13x = 1,904.57 × 750.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.13x = 1,429,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,665.47/1,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.89

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