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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.40, 1,895.24 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.40, 1,895.24 and 752.40 is: 1,038.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.40 : 1,895.24 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.40/1,895.24 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.40x = 1,895.24 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.40x = 1,425,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,978.58/1,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.28

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