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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.70, 1,905.37 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.70, 1,905.37 and 751.23 is: 1,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.70 : 1,905.37 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.70/1,905.37 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.70x = 1,905.37 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.70x = 1,431,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,371.11/1,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.70

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