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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.87, 1,900.08 and 747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.87, 1,900.08 and 747.40 is: 1,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.87 : 1,900.08 = 747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.87/1,900.08 = 747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.87x = 1,900.08 × 747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.87x = 1,420,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,121.97/1,376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.41

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