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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.53, 1,906.50 and 752.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.53, 1,906.50 and 752.05 is: 1,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.53 : 1,906.50 = 752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.53/1,906.50 = 752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.53x = 1,906.50 × 752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.53x = 1,433,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,783.33/1,381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.82

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