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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.82, 2,061.30 and 757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.82, 2,061.30 and 757.47 is: 1,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.82 : 2,061.30 = 757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.82/2,061.30 = 757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.82x = 2,061.30 × 757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.82x = 1,561,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,382.06/1,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.52

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