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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.62, 1,898.42 and 754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.62, 1,898.42 and 754.62 is: 1,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.62 : 1,898.42 = 754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.62/1,898.42 = 754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.62x = 1,898.42 × 754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.62x = 1,432,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,585.70/1,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.41

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