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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.60, 1,906.60 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.60, 1,906.60 and 752.12 is: 1,037.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.60 : 1,906.60 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.60/1,906.60 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.60x = 1,906.60 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.60x = 1,433,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,991.99/1,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.92

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