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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.46, 1,906.40 and 752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.46, 1,906.40 and 752.02 is: 1,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.46 : 1,906.40 = 752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.46/1,906.40 = 752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.46x = 1,906.40 × 752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.46x = 1,433,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,648.04/1,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.78

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