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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.26, 1,897.86 and 754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.26, 1,897.86 and 754.26 is: 1,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.26 : 1,897.86 = 754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.26/1,897.86 = 754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.26x = 1,897.86 × 754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.26x = 1,431,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,479.88/1,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.88

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