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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.92, 1,898.82 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.92, 1,898.82 and 754.92 is: 1,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.92 : 1,898.82 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.92/1,898.82 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.92x = 1,898.82 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.92x = 1,433,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,457.19/1,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.82

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