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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.60, 1,905.22 and 751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.60, 1,905.22 and 751.12 is: 1,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.60 : 1,905.22 = 751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.60/1,905.22 = 751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.60x = 1,905.22 × 751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.60x = 1,431,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,048.85/1,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.54

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