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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.27, 1,906.20 and 751.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.27, 1,906.20 and 751.85 is: 1,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.27 : 1,906.20 = 751.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.27/1,906.20 = 751.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.27x = 1,906.20 × 751.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.27x = 1,433,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,174.09/1,381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.58

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