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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.38, 1,898.07 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.38, 1,898.07 and 754.38 is: 1,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.38 : 1,898.07 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.38/1,898.07 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.38x = 1,898.07 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.38x = 1,431,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,866.05/1,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.07

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