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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.64, 1,894.20 and 751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.64, 1,894.20 and 751.64 is: 1,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.64 : 1,894.20 = 751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.64/1,894.20 = 751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.64x = 1,894.20 × 751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.64x = 1,423,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,756.49/1,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.24

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