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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.57, 1,906.55 and 752.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.57, 1,906.55 and 752.11 is: 1,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.57 : 1,906.55 = 752.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.57/1,906.55 = 752.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.57x = 1,906.55 × 752.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.57x = 1,433,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,922.03/1,381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.90

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