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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.63, 1,894.23 and 751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.63, 1,894.23 and 751.63 is: 1,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.63 : 1,894.23 = 751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.63/1,894.23 = 751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.63x = 1,894.23 × 751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.63x = 1,423,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,750.62/1,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.25

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