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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.83, 1,898.66 and 746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.83, 1,898.66 and 746.37 is: 1,030.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.83 : 1,898.66 = 746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.83/1,898.66 = 746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.83x = 1,898.66 × 746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.83x = 1,417,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,104.73/1,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.00

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