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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.77, 1,872.36 and 751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.77, 1,872.36 and 751.13 is: 1,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.77 : 1,872.36 = 751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.77/1,872.36 = 751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.77x = 1,872.36 × 751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.77x = 1,406,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,376.41/1,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.57

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