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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.89, 1,905.62 and 751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.89, 1,905.62 and 751.40 is: 1,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.89 : 1,905.62 = 751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.89/1,905.62 = 751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.89x = 1,905.62 × 751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.89x = 1,431,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,882.87/1,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.93

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