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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.32, 1,906.23 and 751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.32, 1,906.23 and 751.83 is: 1,037.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.32 : 1,906.23 = 751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.32/1,906.23 = 751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.32x = 1,906.23 × 751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.32x = 1,433,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,160.90/1,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.53

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