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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.04, 1,905.86 and 751.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.04, 1,905.86 and 751.61 is: 1,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.04 : 1,905.86 = 751.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.04/1,905.86 = 751.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.04x = 1,905.86 × 751.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.04x = 1,432,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,463.43/1,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.24

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