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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.56, 1,895.40 and 752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.56, 1,895.40 and 752.56 is: 1,038.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.56 : 1,895.40 = 752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.56/1,895.40 = 752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.56x = 1,895.40 × 752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.56x = 1,426,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,402.22/1,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.47

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