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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.14, 1,905.96 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.14, 1,905.96 and 751.68 is: 1,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.14 : 1,905.96 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.14/1,905.96 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.14x = 1,905.96 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.14x = 1,432,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,672.01/1,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.31

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