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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.38, 1,893.88 and 751.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.38, 1,893.88 and 751.38 is: 1,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.38 : 1,893.88 = 751.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.38/1,893.88 = 751.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.38x = 1,893.88 × 751.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.38x = 1,423,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,023.55/1,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.90

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