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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.16, 1,893.56 and 751.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.16, 1,893.56 and 751.16 is: 1,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.16 : 1,893.56 = 751.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.16/1,893.56 = 751.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.16x = 1,893.56 × 751.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.16x = 1,422,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,366.53/1,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.59

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