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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.12, 1,897.76 and 754.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.12, 1,897.76 and 754.16 is: 1,040.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.12 : 1,897.76 = 754.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.12/1,897.76 = 754.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.12x = 1,897.76 × 754.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.12x = 1,431,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,214.68/1,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.79

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