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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.72, 1,898.51 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.72, 1,898.51 and 754.72 is: 1,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.72 : 1,898.51 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.72/1,898.51 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.72x = 1,898.51 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.72x = 1,432,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,843.47/1,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.52

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