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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.76, 1,894.42 and 751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.76, 1,894.42 and 751.76 is: 1,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.76 : 1,894.42 = 751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.76/1,894.42 = 751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.76x = 1,894.42 × 751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.76x = 1,424,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,149.18/1,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.43

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