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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.96, 1,896.18 and 753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.96, 1,896.18 and 753 is: 1,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.96 : 1,896.18 = 753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.96/1,896.18 = 753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.96x = 1,896.18 × 753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.96x = 1,427,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,823.54/1,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.20

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