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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.20, 1,906.02 and 751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.20, 1,906.02 and 751.74 is: 1,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.20 : 1,906.02 = 751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.20/1,906.02 = 751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.20x = 1,906.02 × 751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.20x = 1,432,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,831.47/1,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.38

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