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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.49, 1,905.08 and 751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.49, 1,905.08 and 751.02 is: 1,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.49 : 1,905.08 = 751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.49/1,905.08 = 751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.49x = 1,905.08 × 751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.49x = 1,430,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,753.18/1,380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.41

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