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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375, 1,897.54 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375, 1,897.54 and 754.04 is: 1,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375 : 1,897.54 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375/1,897.54 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375x = 1,897.54 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375x = 1,430,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,821.06/1,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.60

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