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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.52, 1,892.72 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.52, 1,892.72 and 750.48 is: 1,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.52 : 1,892.72 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.52/1,892.72 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.52x = 1,892.72 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.52x = 1,420,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,448.51/1,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.67

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