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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.84, 1,898.46 and 754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.84, 1,898.46 and 754.84 is: 1,041.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.84 : 1,898.46 = 754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.84/1,898.46 = 754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.84x = 1,898.46 × 754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.84x = 1,433,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,033.55/1,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.57

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