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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.25, 1,892.33 and 750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.25, 1,892.33 and 750.25 is: 1,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.25 : 1,892.33 = 750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.25/1,892.33 = 750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.25x = 1,892.33 × 750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.25x = 1,419,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,720.58/1,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.35

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