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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.16, 1,894.94 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.16, 1,894.94 and 752.16 is: 1,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.16 : 1,894.94 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.16/1,894.94 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.16x = 1,894.94 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.16x = 1,425,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,298.07/1,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.97

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