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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.82, 1,894.48 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.82, 1,894.48 and 751.82 is: 1,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.82 : 1,894.48 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.82/1,894.48 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.82x = 1,894.48 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.82x = 1,424,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,307.95/1,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.51

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