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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.17, 1,904.64 and 750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.17, 1,904.64 and 750.70 is: 1,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.17 : 1,904.64 = 750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.17/1,904.64 = 750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.17x = 1,904.64 × 750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.17x = 1,429,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,813.25/1,380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.97

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