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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.97, 1,905.65 and 751.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.97, 1,905.65 and 751.49 is: 1,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.97 : 1,905.65 = 751.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.97/1,905.65 = 751.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.97x = 1,905.65 × 751.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.97x = 1,432,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,083.56/1,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.01

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