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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.38, 1,906.34 and 751.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.38, 1,906.34 and 751.93 is: 1,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.38 : 1,906.34 = 751.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.38/1,906.34 = 751.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.38x = 1,906.34 × 751.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.38x = 1,433,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,425.71/1,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.68

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