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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.56, 1,894.18 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.56, 1,894.18 and 751.56 is: 1,037.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.56 : 1,894.18 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.56/1,894.18 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.56x = 1,894.18 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.56x = 1,423,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,589.92/1,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.18

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