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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.82, 1,905.53 and 751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.82, 1,905.53 and 751.36 is: 1,036.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.82 : 1,905.53 = 751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.82/1,905.53 = 751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.82x = 1,905.53 × 751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.82x = 1,431,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,725.74/1,380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.87

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