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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.59, 1,895.57 and 752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.59, 1,895.57 and 752.59 is: 1,038.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.59 : 1,895.57 = 752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.59/1,895.57 = 752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.59x = 1,895.57 × 752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.59x = 1,426,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,587.03/1,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.58

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