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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.52, 1,894.06 and 751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.52, 1,894.06 and 751.52 is: 1,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.52 : 1,894.06 = 751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.52/1,894.06 = 751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.52x = 1,894.06 × 751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.52x = 1,423,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,423.97/1,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.09

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