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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.64, 1,898.36 and 754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.64, 1,898.36 and 754.64 is: 1,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.64 : 1,898.36 = 754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.64/1,898.36 = 754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.64x = 1,898.36 × 754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.64x = 1,432,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,578.39/1,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.39

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